What connection do the authors make between the United States’ role as a world leader and the desegregation of schools?

A) Other countries did not see the United States as a champion of democracy while segregation still existed.
B) The United States needed to fight for democracy outside of the country in order to become a world leader.
C) The United States could not claim to promote democracy if some Americans did not have equal opportunities.
D) Pressure from other countries encouraged the United States to demonstrate democracy by leading desegregation efforts.

The brother of a presidential candidate writes an editorial in which he defends this candidate against charges of corruption. in such a circumstance, it is most appropriate for the reader to a) suspect that the candidate may have been framed. b) consider whether the candidate has the best family or not. c) wonder if the writer may be biased, due to his family connection. d) wonder if the writer may be inaccurate, due to wanting to get people to read his column. \

Which type of context clue does the author use to show the meaning of the word diplomats?

In a 10-12 sentence response-style paragraph, explore the degree to which you agree or disagree with faulkner’s message. “i believe that man will not merely endure: he will prevail. he is immortal, not because he alone among creatures has an inexhaustible voice, but because he has a soul, a spirit capable of compassion and sacrifice and endurance. the poet's, the writer's, duty is to write about these things. it is his privilege to man endure by lifting his heart, by reminding him of the courage and honor and hope and pride and compassion and pity and sacrifice which have been the glory of his past. the poet's voice need not merely be the record of man, it can be one of the props, the pillars to him endure and prevail” (faulkner 773-775).