The speaker of this poem references one component of American history that is complicated. Can you think of others? Why is it important to think about all the ways your examples can be considered? Ellis Island Poem

Read the passage, then use the explanation to infer the meaning of the word predominant. the novel was so popular that it was eventually added to a list of books that every ninth grader had to read. it became the predominant work of literature. what is the most likely definition of the word predominant?