Read the second stanza of "Some Keep the Sabbath Going to Church." Some keep the Sabbath in Surplice – I just wear my Wings – And instead of tolling the Bell, for Church, Our little Sexton – sings. What is the effect of the word “surplice,” which is a garment worn by the clergy, in this stanza? It reinforces the difference between the natural things the speaker holds dear and the rituals of the church. It reinforces the poet’s belief that most people feel the need to attend church. It reinforces the poet’s authority by suggesting that she knows quite a bit about religious rituals. It reinforces the speaker’s view that great mystery lies at the heart of most religious rituals.

Read this excerpt from "ain't i a woman? " by sojoumer truth in which three sentences does she make an emotional appeal to the audience by talking about her personal hardships? 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 into carriages, and lifted over ditches, and to have the best place everywhere. nobody ever 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 bars, 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?

Aclassmate is sending hurtful messages such as "you're stupid" and "you're ugly." this behavior can be described as denigration harassment cyberstalking exclusion

Read the passage from “the caged bird.” but a bird that stalks down his narrow cage can seldom see through his bars of rage his wings are clipped and his feet are tied so he opens his throat to sing. the last line in this stanza indicates a tone of acceptance jealousy peacefulness desperation