3.
part a: what is the effect of calling the statue of liberty the "mother of exiles" in line 6?
a. it emphasizes how fearsome the statue stands in the harbor, guarding america
and its citizens from outside threats as a mother would protect a child.
b. it portrays the statue as both maternal and protective of immigrants, welcoming
them into the u. s. and promising to provide for them.
it highlights how the majority of americans came to the u. s. because they were
exiled, or thrown out, of their previous countries.
dit it emphasizes the statue's meek appearance, unlike the appearances of other
mightier statues.
c.

It is true that prior to 1914 the united states often had been disturbed by events in other continents. we had even engaged in two wars with european nations and in a number of undeclared wars in the west indies, in the mediterranean and in the pacific for the maintenance of american rights and for the principles of peaceful commerce. but in no case had a serious threat been raised against our national safety or our continued independence. what is the theme of this excerpt? a. the responsibility for americans to avoid involvement in war.b. america’s history of international involvement.c. a new kind of threat to american security.d. america’s history as a peaceful nation.

How does it change your understanding of the laws to read them as a primary source rather than just a summary of laws?

Read the excerpt from "annabel lee," by edgar allan poe. and this was the reason that, long ago, in this kingdom by the sea, a wind blew out of a cloud, chilling my beautiful annabel lee; so that her highborn kinsmen came and bore her away from me, to shut her up in a sepulchre in this kingdom by the sea. how does the rhythm of the excerpt support the theme of the poem? the rhythm changes on the phrase “a kingdom by the sea,” emphasizing poe’s distrust of a monarchy. the rhythm changes on the phrase “bore her away from me,” emphasizing poe’s desire to be reunited the rhythm changes on the words “chilling” and “sepulchre,” emphasizing poe’s complaint about unexpected death. the rhythm changes on the words “lee” and “me,” emphasizing poe’s fear that his bond with his love is fragile.