What do you learn about the speaker, his actions, and the setting in lines 1–11? Cite evidence from the text to support your answer.

Write a précis of "from 'on the duty of civil disobedience'" paragraph 1 by henry david thoreau.

What is the tone of this passage from andrew jackson's message to congress? "the consequences of a speedy removal will be important to the united states, to individual states, and to the indians themselves. the pecuniary advantages which it promises to the government are the least of its recommendations. it puts an end to all possible danger of collision between the authorities of the general and state governments on account of the indians." andrew jackson, annual message to congress on december 6, 1830" a. ashamed and apologetic b. intelligent and professional c. bitter and jealous d. entertaining and humorous

Which phrase best defines “quotations”