Read "We Wear the Mask," by Paul Laurence Dunbar, then answer the question that follows.

"We Wear the Mask" by Paul Laurence Dunbar

We wear the mask that grins and lies,

It hides our cheeks and shades our eyes,—

This debt we pay to human guile;

With torn and bleeding hearts we smile,

And mouth with myriad subtleties.

Why should the world be over-wise,

In counting all our tears and sighs?

Nay, let them only see us, while

We wear the mask.

We smile, but, O great Christ, our cries

To thee from tortured souls arise.

We sing, but oh the clay is vile

Beneath our feet, and long the mile;

But let the world dream otherwise,

We wear the mask!

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Explain why Dunbar would choose to use a symbol of a bleeding heart in his poem instead of using literal language to explain how he feels.

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Answer:

What is a main theme of Dunbar's first stanza?  

A: some people are forced to hide their suffering

What is a main theme of Crane's poem?  

c: the universe is indifferent to humankind

How do the themes of both poems reflect the beliefs of naturalism?  

c: both show humans' helplessness in the face of external forces

Explanation:

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Dunbar would choose to use a symbol of a bleeding heart in his poetry instead of using literal language to explain how he feels because it expresses his feelings to a greater extent.

Poetry  also called verse is a form of literature that uses aesthetic and often rhythmic qualities of language − such as phonaesthetics, sound symbolism, and metre − to evoke meanings in addition to, or in place of, a prosaic ostensible meaning. A poem is a literary composition, written by a poet, using this principle.

Poetry has a long and varied history, evolving differentially across the globe. It dates back at least to prehistoric times with hunting poetry in Africa and to panegyric and elegiac court poetry of the empires of the Nile, Niger, and Volta River valleys. Some of the earliest written poetry in Africa occurs among the Pyramid Texts written during the 25th century BCE. The earliest surviving Western Asian epic poetry, the Epic of Gilgamesh, was written in Sumerian.

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Which of the following is a universal issue addressed by the story "Two kinds" by Amy Tan?

O succeeding in talent shows
O choosing the right kind of prodigy
O being attentive when taking piano lessons
O struggling to develop one's identity

Read the excerpt from Chapter 1 of Wheels of Change.

"I consider the bicycle to be the most dangerous thing to life and property ever invented," exclaimed Hough, who suffered a broken arm and finger in the accident. "The gentlest of horses are afraid of it."

Which word from the excerpt has a negative connotation?

most
property
suffered
exclaimed

Read the excerpt from The Awakening.

A certain light was beginning to dawn dimly within her,—the light which, showing the way, forbids it.

At that early period it served but to bewilder her. It moved her to dreams, to thoughtfulness, to the shadowy anguish which had overcome her the midnight when she had abandoned herself to tears.

Which statement best explains why the author reveals a moment of epiphany for Mrs. Pontellier in the excerpt?
A. The author is introducing the reader to the character of Mrs. Pontellier as part of the novel’s exposition.
B. The author is revealing the secrets of Mrs. Pontellier as part of the novel’s climax.
C. The author is developing Mrs. Pontellier’s character as part of the novel’s rising action.
D. The author is showing Mrs. Pontellier’s reaction to earlier events as part of the falling action of the novel.

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Write a poem or short story where an epiphany takes place. Or, write about a personal experience where the veil fell from your eyes and suddenly you saw the world in a new and profound way.

Assignment
Compare and Contrast Essay
Introduction
Hook:
Thesis
Body Paragraph #1
Addresses Point

Claim
Answer:
Anne at Beginning, Evidence, and page #
Answer:
Anne at End, Evidence, and page #
Answer:
Body Paragraph #2
Addresses Point
Answer:
Claim
Answer:
Anne at Beginning, Evidence, and page #
Answer:
Anne at End, Evidence, and page #
Answer:

Body Paragraph #3
Addresses Point
Answer:
Claim
Answer:
Anne at Beginning, Evidence, and page #
Answer:
Anne at End, Evidence, and page #
Answer:
Conclusion
Summarize Thesis


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Luka is writing a fictionalized story about a physicist. What would be the best choice for source material to use for his story?

a blockbuster film
a national newspaper
a science-fiction website
a popular novel

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12. How do Madame Carambeau's interactions with the little girl advance the plot?
A They show that Madame Carambeau's objections to the party are somewhat justified.
B They illustrate how dissimilar Madame Carambeau is to the rest of her family.
C They expose a softer side of Madame Carambeau in contrast to earlier depictions.
D They reveal that Madame Carambeau is a skilled nurse with extensive medical knowledge.

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Why would you try to remove overly complex language from the script for a presentation?

to add more supporting details to your speech

to make sure your work is entertaining for listeners

to remove specific details from the speech

to make your speech clearer and more concise

what are two main features of the climax of a story? select all
A .the main conflict in the story is resolved.
B. the primary setting and time period of the plot is revealed
C. the story begins to settle down, and the effects of major events are revealed
D. the protagonist experience a major change of events
E. the antagonist's motivation is revealed

1. The children surrounded her like / the roots of a tree. What technique is being used (simile,
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What MOST LIKELY would have happened in the absence of the Monroe Doctrine in "America's
Place in the 21st Century World"?
A
Terrorism would not be a threat.
B
Europe would now include America.
America would have remained isolationist.
D
America would have become interventionist.

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Which set of terms is domain-specific to European history?

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The characters of Wiley. His Mother, and the Hairy Man" must defeat the Hairy Man three times. Which theme is
most likely suggested by this detail?
O It takes hard work to achieve your goals.
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O You have only three chances to succeed in life.
O Bad luck usually comes in threes.

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Which is the best definition of dialogue?
A. What characters say to each other in conversation
B. When a character says things the reader already knows
C. What characters want from each other in the story
D. When a character addresses ideas directly to the reader

Define what is rethoric in a paragraph​

ASAP Read this excerpt from an adaptation of “The Fox and the Cat” from Aesop’s Fables. Identify the text that describes the setting. (A cat and a fox are in a forest. They are standing in front of a backdrop with trees. On stage left there is a large tree. The cat looks at the fox in admiration. The fox is center stage. The cat approaches the fox.) CAT: (Thinking aloud to herself as she walks) He is clever and full of experience and much esteemed in the world. CAT: (Speaking to the fox in a friendly way) Good day, dear Mr. Fox. How are you? How are you getting on in these hard times? (The fox looks at the cat from head to foot. There is a long pause before he replies.) FOX: (Arrogantly) Oh, you wretched and hungry mouse hunter! What can you be thinking of? How dare you ask me how I am getting on? What sort of education have you had? How many arts do you understand?

1) Frederick Douglass was a slave.
A. True
B. False

2) The North Star was a _________.
A. book
B. newspaper
C. magazine
D. journal

3) Who taught Frederick Douglass the alphabet?
A. his mother
B. Hugh Auld
C. Sophia Auld
D. Thomas Auld

4) In 1888, he became the first African American to receive a vote for President of the United States, during the Republican National Convention.
A. True
B. False

5) Frederick Douglass was taken away from his parents when he was 18 years old.
A. True
B. False

6) Frederick Douglass wanted _______.
A. to help slave children
B. to be a land owner
C. money
D. justice for slaves

7) Frederick Douglass was a known abolitionist. What is an abolitionist?
A. a person who wanted to
end slavery
B. a person who fought for
women's rights
C. a person who wanted to
help endangered animals
D. a presidential candidate

8) Frederick Douglass was friends with this U.S. president.
A. Barack Obama
B. Jamie Foxx
C. George W. Bush
D. Abraham Lincoln

9) What was the Underground Railroad?
A. A secret network of
people and hiding places
to help slaves escape to
freedom
B. Not being controlled by
someone
C. Rights protected by
people
D. Forced to work without
pay

10) What is a strong feeling or opinion formed unfairly or without knowing all of the facts?
A. civil rights
B. freedom
C. prejudice
D. expression

11) Frederick Douglass was enslaved. What does enslaved mean?
A. Free to work and keep
his earnings
B. Free to work and forced
to give up pay
C. Forced to work and keep
his earnings
D. Forced to work and to
give up pay

12) Is the conductor of the Underground Railroad similar to the conductor of a train?
A. Yes
B. No

13) What is a conductor of the Underground Railroad?
A. A person who checks
tickets on board a train.
B. A person who sells
tickets before you board
the train
C. A person who helped
people escape to
freedom using the
Underground Railroad
D. A person who checks
your tickets when you
are on board a boat

Most skilled speakers hesitate to hand out reading material during a speech. If you do decide to provide handouts, what should be on them?

questions for listeners to answer
images of interesting examples
a list of web sites to look at later
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“Day had broken cold and gray, exceedingly cold and gray.”
“Before it could fall to the snow, the spittle crackled.”
“He was bound for the old claim on the left fork of Henderson Creek, where the boys were already.”
“He decided to celebrate that event by eating his lunch there.”
“The following instant the end of his nose went numb.”
“The freezing had too great a start on him, and . . . he would soon be stiff and dead.”