50 POINTS PLEASE!! How Does The Protagonist In "The Jacket" By Gary Soto Have A Different Perspective (2024)

In the story, why are there no saxophones in the orchestra?

In order to engage the reader, how does the author structure the passage

is

A by stating that a saxophone has a blustery blare and expanding on that concept throughout the passage

B by mentioning the significance of high school marching bands

C by starting with a question and an unexpected answer and expanding on the answer throughout the passage

D by explaining why clarinetist might sometimes play the saxophone

By writing "Complexion," Richard Rodriguez hopes readers will:

A. Have a better understanding of themselves and how everyone is part of America's core values.

B. Get to know him and his family better.

C. Feel sorry for everything he went through as an immigrant.

D. Learn about the harmful effects of bullying.

The author most likely uses the following passage (lines 10–17) to fill in the blank____________.

Because I am a poet
and you are poets
and I am here to stun you with my literary merits and my delicate appreciation of
nature and when this is over,
I shall brood over death.
I will wear all black and oversize sweaters

An ellipsis is a series of three dots used to

omit extra or unneeded information from a source
indicate a pause between two clauses in a sentence
signal the beginning of a list of items
show a reader that a sentence has ended

Question 4 (Matching Worth 2 points)
(04.02 MC)

Read the passage. Then, respond to the question that follows.

from "Kites: Birds of Glory"

As a rule, raptors, or birds of prey, are among the most admired and adored birds in the world. From the California condor to the snowy owl, few birds compare to the tigers of the air: the great hunters whose beauty and skill have inspired art and literature for centuries. The most glorious feathers of the peaco*ck or the vibrant plumage of a bunting cannot compete with the power of a peregrine falcon or the determination of an osprey. Included in this group of hunters, however, is one bird of prey that is little known but equally impressive. The kites of the world are generally smaller than most raptors, but just as astonishing in skill and grace as any other hunter of the skies.

Determine which text below is a paraphrase and which is a summary of the original passage. Match the text to the correct answer.

Match Term Definition
Many of the world's greatest birds of prey, such as the California condor and snowy owl, are called "tigers of the air." For years, the grace of these creatures has been the subject of paintings and writings. While other birds may appear more beautiful, the skill of raptors is much more remarkable than their appearance. One such skillful bird of prey is the kite. What they lack in size is made up for by their abilities. A) Paraphrase
The kite is a bird of prey that, while smaller than other raptors, is a proficient and impressive hunter. B) Summary

In paragraph form, explain the purpose of Truth's speech and cite two areas where she achieved her purpose. Be sure to use proper citations, spelling, punctuation, and grammar.

Well, children, where there is so much racket there must be something out of kilter. I think that 'twixt the Negroes of the South and the women at the North, all talking about rights, the white men will be in a fix pretty soon. But what's all this here talking about? That man over there says that women need to be helped into carriages, and lifted over ditches, and to have the best place everywhere. Nobody ever helps me into carriages, or over mud-puddles, or gives me any best place! And ain't I a woman? Look at me! Look at my arm! I have ploughed and planted, and gathered into barns, and no man could head me! And ain't I a woman? I could work as much and eat as much as a man—when I could get it—and bear the lash as well! And ain't I a woman? I have borne thirteen children, and seen most all sold off to slavery, and when I cried out with my mother's grief, none but Jesus heard me! And ain't I a woman? Then they talk about this thing in the head; what's this they call it? [member of audience whispers, "intellect"] That's it, honey. What's that got to do with women's rights or Negroes' rights? If my cup won't hold but a pint, and yours holds a quart, wouldn't you be mean not to let me have my little half measure full? Then that little man in black there, he says women can't have as much rights as men, 'cause Christ wasn't a woman! Where did your Christ come from? Where did your Christ come from? From God and a woman! Man had nothing to do with Him.

If the first woman God ever made was strong enough to turn the world upside down all alone, these women together ought to be able to turn it back, and get it right side up again! And now they is asking to do it. The men better let them.

Obliged to you for hearing me, and now old Sojourner ain't got nothing more to say.

"How the Rabbit Stole the Otter's Coat" from Myths of the Cherokee

The animals were of different sizes and wore coats of various colors and patterns. Some wore long fur and others wore short. Some had rings on their tails, and some had no tails at all. Some had coats of brown, others of black or yellow. They were always disputing about their good looks, so at last, they agreed to hold a council to decide who had the finest coat.

They had heard a great deal about the Otter, who lived so far up the creek that he seldom came down to visit the other animals. It was said that he had the finest coat of all, but no one knew just what it was like, because it was a long time since anyone had seen him. They did not even know exactly where he lived—only the general direction; but they knew he would come to the council when the word got out.

Now the Rabbit wanted the verdict for himself, so when it began to look as if it might go to the Otter he studied up a plan to cheat him out of it. He asked a few sly questions until he learned what trail the Otter would take to get to the council place. Then, without saying anything, he went on ahead and after four days' travel, he met the Otter and knew him at once by his beautiful coat of soft dark-brown fur. The Otter was glad to see him and asked him where he was going. "O," said the Rabbit, "the animals sent me to bring you to the council; because you live so far away, they were afraid you mightn't know the road." The Otter thanked him, and they went on together.

They traveled all day toward the council ground, and at night the Rabbit selected the camping place, because the Otter was a stranger in that part of the country, and cut down bushes for beds and fixed everything in good shape. The next morning they started on again. In the afternoon the Rabbit began to pick up wood and bark as they went along and to load it on his back. When the Otter asked what this was for the Rabbit said it was that they might be warm and comfortable at night. After a while, when it was near sunset, they stopped and made their camp.

When supper was over the Rabbit got a stick and shaved it down to a paddle. The Otter wondered and asked again what that was for.

"I have good dreams when I sleep with a paddle under my head," said the Rabbit.

When the paddle was finished the Rabbit began to cut away the bushes so as to make a clean trail down to the river. The Otter wondered more and more and wanted to know what this meant.

Said the Rabbit, "This place is called Di′tatlâski′yĭ [The Place Where it Rains Fire]. Sometimes it rains fire here, and the sky looks a little that way tonight. You go to sleep, and I'll sit up and watch, and if the fire does come, as soon as you hear me shout, you run and jump into the river. Better hang your coat on a limb over there, so it won't get burnt."

The Otter did as he was told, and they both doubled up to go to sleep, but the Rabbit kept awake. After a while the fire burned down to red coals. The Rabbit called, but the Otter was fast asleep and made no answer. In a little while he called again, but the Otter never stirred. Then the Rabbit filled the paddle with hot coals and threw them up into the air and shouted, "It's raining fire! It's raining fire!"

The hot coals fell all around the Otter and he jumped up. "To the water!" cried the Rabbit, and the Otter ran and jumped into the river, and he has lived in the water ever since.

The Rabbit took the Otter's coat and put it on, leaving his own instead, and went on to the council. All the animals were there, every one looking out for the Otter. At last, they saw him in the distance, and they said one to the other, "The Otter is coming!" and sent one of the small animals to show him the best seat. They were all glad to see him and went up in turn to welcome him, but the Otter kept his head down, with one paw over his face. They wondered that he was so bashful until the Bear came up and pulled the paw away, and there was the Rabbit with his split nose. He sprang up and started to run when the Bear struck at him and pulled his tail off, but the Rabbit was too quick for them and got away.

The jester archetype is defined as a trickster or jokester who, at times, takes advantage of others for the sake of humor or their own gain. Examine how the characters of Mr. Bunny and the rabbit from the folktales above illustrate the jester archetypes. Include the following in your response:

a well-written paragraph of 5–7 sentences
a comparison of both characters to the jester archetype and to each other
evidence from the text that supports your analysis

The candidate is employing a personal style to connect with the audience, which is a conclusion that can be reached regarding the usage of technique in the statement.

What exactly is personal style?
Short sentences, slang, and humor are characteristics of personal style, while scholarly diction, protracted sentences with complicated subordination, and extensive verb phrases are characteristics of impersonal style.

Darkness settles on roofs and walls,
But the sea, the sea in darkness calls;

The imagery in these lines evokes a sense of