Part A: According to the section “The Pulse of Sugar Life,” (pg. 54-55) why were music and dance important to the slave community?
A
Music and dance gave the slaves a way to express their feelings and frustrations without actually defying their masters.
B
Music and dance gave the slaves a way to relax; it was something fun to do once the long workday was finished.
C
Music and dance have always been a central part of African culture, so they brought it with them to the new world to uphold their traditions.
D
Music and dance is a universal language, so the slaves used it to communicate with their masters.
(b)
Part B: Which of the following quotations best supports the answer for Part A?
A
"But as she moved and swayed, as the drummers ‘spoke’ back in their beats, the workers were saying that they were not just labor, not just bodies born to work and die.”
B
“No one interviewed the Africans who labored in the sugar fields to ask them about their hard labor.”
C
“Overseers feared the slaves were using drums to send messages and spread thoughts of rebellion.”
D
“Similarly, in Brazil there is a dance called Maculele, which some trace to the sugar fields.”

Answer:

a and c

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Which revision would most improve the body
paragraph
Read the body paragraph from Antonin's thetorical
analysis essay on Shirley Chisholm's presidential
announcement speech
At the beginning of her speech, Chisholm uses parallel
syntax to emphasize her claim that she is the ideal
candidate She presents herself as a new kind of
candidate who can bring an era of positivity to the US
She says that Nixon failed to bring the courage the
spirit, the character, and the words to lift us, to bring
out the best in us, to rekindle in each of us our faith in
the American dream Chisholm's stylized phrasing
underscores the incredible opportunity that Nixon
missed and that she can set right.
providing clear connections between the thesis and
Chisholm's syntax structure
adding more transitions to describe how the ideas in
the paragraph are related
using a clear tople sentence to connect the thesis of
the essay to its purpose
including several more quotations that highlight the
positivity in the speech

Complete the sentence below by typing the correct response into the box.

In his closing remarks, the Stage Manager says that only this planet is ". . . straining away all the time to
."

pic the correct model verb , what time will you be at home to night I'm not very sure..........late​

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Why did Rudyard Kipling's parents come to India?

what does a cause-and-effect texts and problem-and-solution texts have in common?

write 5 ways to manage emotions in a positive way​

The line “wend in my d*mb agony,” in the second-to-last stanza, implies that the speaker is moving along up the hill.

Given this, what is most likely the meaning of wend?


attain

dawdle

retreat

trek

Why do Tom and daisy leave chapter 9

Why does Welty end "The Worn Path" with the line "Then her slow step began on the stairs, going down"?
Select the two correct answers.
A). It helps readers understand the strength and determination of Phoenix's character.
B). It shows that Phoenix is beginning the long walk back home to her grandson
C). It makes readers wonder what Phoenix will encounter on her way back home.
D). It helps to remind readers that Phoenix is a feeble old woman.

Which statement presents a counterclaim?

1. What is the difference between a soap opera script and Real life?

2. Why TV has to make up simple and short stories with "Happy Endings"

3. What is the relation between your group of friends and marriage? ​

David couldn’t wait to tell his friend Maria the good news that he had gotten his acceptance letter from the university. David’s smile tells Maria before he can say anything. What form of Communication is he using?

A. Verbal
B. Nonverbal
C. Written

Which of the following statements best identifies a central idea of text
A congress should pass a new civil rights bill to protect African American’s right to vote.

Which line from Who Is Sonia Sotomayor? supports the idea that Sonia's family valued learning and recognized the importance of an education?

"Even though they were poor, Celina bought a set of encyclopedias for their home."

"When Sonia's father lost his job, Celina worked nights and weekends to support the family."

"When Sonia was first at Cardinal Spellman, the girls and boys did not have classes together."

"Sonia didn't like her school."

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what does Accuracy mean

Read this excerpt from "The Open Boat" by Stephen Crane, and then complete the paragraph that follows.

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Which plot complication in this chapter seems especially unfair to Esperanza?
Isabel's attendance at school, because Esperanza lacks the opportunity for education
Mama's illness, because Esperanza already lost her father and worries about losing more
the failure of the workers' strike, because working conditions for the family are hard
the loss of the cotton crop, because the family needs money to bring Abuelita to the U.S.

I am glad that it is over.

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In Mark Twain's story, "The Californian's Tale," which type of characters are Tom, Joe, and Charley?
A major characters - important
B. dynamic characters - changing
C. minor characters - unimportant​

What is shaping an essay

How do lines 15 through 20 function in the poem “Sybil Ludington’s Ride”?
They create a sinister tone.
They establish the reasons that Sybil must ride.
They explain that the Colonel is angry at the messenger.
They introduce the danger the characters are experiencing.

Which of the following best supports part B the uncomfortable bed

Which statement would NOT be included in an objective summary of the text?
A
By annexing Hawaii, the United States would gain a potential for defense because of
its proximity to the United States and the ability to have agricultural successes due to
its rich soil
B
Great Britain, France, Germany, and Russia are searching for new territories to inhabit,
and they are considering Hawaii as an option.
с
The United States should annex"Hawaii because of the constitutional right to expand
on territories
D
Annexation should happen because Hawali desires to be a part of the United States to
protect itself against colonization by other countries.

Persuasive, brave, creative, patient, intelligent, polite, accurate, fair, friendly

1.Salespeople need to be … to get people to buy their products.

2.A scientist has to be … in order to understand complex theories.

3.Receptionists should be … in order to make people feel welcome.

4.Surgeons must be very … as they should not make mistakes in their work.

5.A shop assistant has to be … even when dealing with a rude customer.

6.Lifeguards have to be … as they often find themselves in dangerous situations.

7.Teachers need to be very … as students sometimes take a long time to learn things.

8.Judges should be … and give all the evidence equal consideration.

9.Fashion designers should be very … so that they can come up with new designs.​

MARKING AS BRAINIEST! LAST ATTEMPT!

Find two quotes and explain what they mean

1) Use context clues found throughout the passage to determine and clarify the meaning of the word savvy found in the third section
A) experienced and well informed
B) weak on practical knowledge
full of self-doubt and insecurity
D) to understand something, especially what somebody has said

Complete this statement with the two most appropriate words.

"Speak with __________ and pray for __________" was the instruction of Greg's concerned attorney as the pair headed into the courtroom.

Group of answer choices

permutation, avarice

veracity, exoneration

noisome, nether

To Kill A Mockingbird-
Harper Lee is very good at describing people, places, and events. From anywhere in Part One, select a paragraph you
find to be well done and copy it here. Explain why you chose the passage.