Miles of endless brilliant blue water surrounded the island. a lone palm tree stood contentedly near the water's edge, its palms waving nonchalantly in the breeze. the only sound was the call of a single gull dancing on the wind just above the rhythmic waves lapping the shore. what behavior would be most appropriate for a character in this setting? a. optimistic exploration b. exhilarated dancing c. contemplative thinking d. nervous pacing

Read the sentence. the judge stated that “the court cannot superimpose its opinion over the opinion of the jury.” what does superimpose mean? a) to take away b) to ignore c) to place over d) to combine

Read the excerpt from “take the tortillas out of your poetry.” i do not believe we should have to leave out the crucial elements of our language and culture to contribute to american literature, but, unfortunately, this is a conclusion i am forced to reach. i have been writing for a quarter century, and have been a published author for eighteen years. as a writer, i was part of the chicano movement which created a new literature in this country. which type of rhetoric is used most in the excerpt to convince readers that anaya’s conclusion is accurate? an appeal based on emotion an appeal based on logic an appeal based on the author’s character an appeal based on the author’s feelings

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