Write a summary of this excerpt from "What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?" to confirm your understanding of the speech.
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A Nation's Story :This year the Fourth of July takes on even greater meaning than usual, as the country prepares to celebrate its independence and a measure of freedom - with more opportunities to safely spend the holiday with friends and loved ones. Indeed, the notion of “independence,” of freedom, is cause for celebration. Yet it is important to remember that in 1776 the newly independent nation, free from the tyranny of the British, still held hundreds of thousands of African Americans in captivity.
This years’ Independence Day celebration comes on the heels of the nation taking a significant step in reckoning with its past by acknowledging Juneteenth as a federal holiday. Juneteenth provides an opportunity for celebration and commemoration of the moment that freedom came for some of the, then millions, of enslaved Black people in the nation. It took the 13th Amendment to ultimately provide freedom for all enslaved African Americans and bring the nation out of the bondage of slavery. Both Juneteenth and Independence Day, champion landmark victories, and a prideful history and culture.
Both holidays, too, are very different - particularly from the Black perspective. Frederick Douglass poignantly reflected on the paradox of the nation in his July 5, 1852, speech “What, to the Slave, is the Fourth of July.” Though we can proudly say that our nation is capable of change, we continue to struggle with legacies of slavery. As a result, for many people – particularly Black people, the words of Frederick Douglass still resonate. Some African Americans meet the day with hesitation, some choose not to engage in the July Fourth holiday and others proudly prepare for the nation’s celebration.
To be clear, Black men contributed to the nation’s independence as they fought for their own freedom while serving in the Revolution War. As Black Patriot Boyrereau Brinch stated “Thus was I, a slave for five years, fighting for liberty.” The Fourth of July is an occasion for African Americans, indeed All Americans, to mark the nation’s independence and its paradox. It is also a time to remember the contributions of African Americans in building the nation that is celebrated at this time each year. The combined holidays of Juneteenth and July Fourth, that fall so close to one another on the calendar, provides a moment for all of us to consider the meaning and manifestation of a more inclusive freedom, even as the fight for justice continues.
I urge you to read or re-read the words of Frederick Douglass republished in this blog post for a more robust and equitable understanding of the acknowledgment of July Fourth.
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A summary is a short, objective text where you present the main parts of another text.
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Read all the text your question refers to.You must understand the text and identify the most important parts, which are essential for a good understanding.You must identify the sentences that represent these parts of the text.Then he must rewrite these sentences, adapting and coherently liking them.However, you should not write the sentences in the same words as the author of the original text, as this would be a case of plagiarism. Therefore, you should rewrite these sentences by changing the author's words but keeping the meaning.
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How does the poet present power in the poem London?
Answer:
he presents the abusive power in London at the time
Why do the citizens of Thebes “judge” Oedipus to be the “first of men” (lines 37–38)?
Explanation:
Students should demonstrate an understanding that Oedipus feels that it is his unique responsibility as king to heal the suffering of all of his people, just like a father would for his children. Oedipus feels that he must carry the burden of the suffering of all of the people of Thebes.
Who were Harriet's first passengers on the Underground Railroad?
her brothers and
sisters
her youngest
brother
her sister and
children
her son
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"I prize thy love more than whole mines of gold,
Or all the riches that the East doth hold."
These lines contain an example of
O simile.
O metaphor.
O hyperbole.
O synecdoche.
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What's the Literal and Deeper meaning.
Abuelito who throws coins like rain
and asks who loves him
who is dough and feathers
who is a watch and glass of water
Answer:
Abuelito, who is kind and generous. who is kind and gentle
Explanation:
which appeal is john dickinson using in his letter rejecting british taxes
Answer:
In the letters, Dickinson argued, amongst other things, that the Townshend Acts were illegal because they were intended to raise revenue, a power held only by the colonial assemblies. Collectively, the letters were called “Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania to the Inhabitants of the British Colonies.”
Explanation:
In the letters, Dickinson argued, amongst other things, that the Townshend Acts were illegal because they were intended to raise revenue, a power held only by the colonial assemblies. Collectively, the letters were called “Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania to the Inhabitants of the British Colonies.”
How does Langston Hughes's use of dialect affect the readers of "Thank You, M'am"? Question 1 options: It makes readers think Hughes does not know how to write in standard English. It makes readers think the characters in this story sound funny. It makes readers think Hughes's characters are authentic and realistic. It makes readers think Hughes is trying to impress them.
Answer:
It makes readers think the characters in this story sound funny.
Explanation:
This one makes the most sense
Answer:
C
Explanation:
It makes readers think Hughes's characters are authentic and realistic. Took the test, above answer was wrong
It was late, we decided to go home.
The above is a comma splice. Which of these possible choices corrects this error?
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A)
Because it was late, we decided to go home.
B)
It was late in the day, we decided to go home.
It was so very late, we finally decided to go home.
D)
It was late, we decided to go home, there was no other choice.
Answer:
Explanation:
Because it was late, we decided to go home.
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1. Who was Donald Trump's Vice President ?
2. How many terms can a President serve ?
1) Mike Pence.
2) amendment caps the service of a president at 10 years.
Explanation:
the amendment caps the service of a president at 10 years. If a person succeeds to the office of a president without an election and serves less than two years he may run for two full terms otherwise a person succeeding to office of President can serve no more than a single elected term.
Which writing style is used in the article, "Snake Bite!"?
a descriptive style
an entertaining style
a formal style
an informal style
Answer:
a descriptive style is the answer ! :)
Explanation:
Answer: A
Explanation:
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Answer:
The main idea of this paragrph is the concept of medium of exchange.
Explanation:
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Answer:
people began using shells as a medium of exchange
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Answer:
give time and effort
pay 100%
Review
Have an adult check your work
Do the bonus questions
Be on time
Turn it in early
Be complex
THESE ARE THE MAIN POINTS!
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"MY TREAD WAS LIGHT AND SILENT IN THE FORGIVING SAND."
What does the word" forgiving" suggest about tge sand?
A. It felt soft to the speaker
B. It seemed to excuse the speaker.
C. It seemed to blame the speaker.
D. It felt unsteady to the speaker.
Answer:
i think it would be B. srr if i was wrong
True or false a complex sentence has 1 independent clause and 1 or more dependent clause
Answer:
True
Explanation:
List the 4 types of first-person narrators:
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Activity A. Draw a map of your former of current school, and add labels of areas that you know of.
Activity B. Describe how your current or old classroom looked
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SOMEBODY PLEASE ANSWER What book does Lyddie read earlier in the novel that she loves? In chapter 17
Oliver Twist
The Mill on the Floss
A Tale of Two Cities
Ulysses
in act 1 scene 2 of macbeth how does shakespeare present macbeth as a hero?
Answer:
He is a brave soldier and at first it seems like he is very noble and brave. Shakespeare makes him a hero because he is a soldier who has fought very bravely and works hard for the king.
Explanation:
join the sentences using suitable correlative conjunction.
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Answer:
the example is in your module...........
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write a sentence in figurative language on how gummy bears smell like
(dnt use g0ogle because my teachers check)
Answer:
Gummy bears smell like a rainbow happiness
Explanation:
It's a simile.
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Answer:
What does the quote below mean?
The quote below means if you stand by and do nothing about a terrible situation, you are just as bad as those inflicting the situation.
Do I agree?
Yes, if you are not going to try to prevent the situation from happening when you can, you are encouraging this behavior.
How does this quote relate to you or your world?
One of my family members has special needs, so whenever I hear people using the r slur, I tell them it isn't not okay.
How does this image support the claim that monarchs of the 1700s had wealth and influence? Select three options.
The king is wearing elaborate clothing made of fancy materials.
The king is dressed like a soldier to show that he is willing to go into battle.
The king has a sword and sits next to a helmet.
The king sits next to a crown, which symbolizes his power.
The king is depicted sitting on a floor made of stone
Answer:
A. The king is wearing elaborate clothing made of fancy materials.
C. The king has a sword and sits next to a helmet.
D. The king sits next to a crown, which symbolizes his power.
Explanation:
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France was ruled by monarchs from the establishment of the Kingdom of West Francia in 1843. The king is wearing elaborate clothing made of fancy materials, the king has a sword and sits next to a helmet and The king is depicted sitting on a floor made of stone. The correct options are A, C and D.
What is Monarchy?In a Monarchy, the government is usually headed by a single person called a king or sometimes a queen. When the king or queen dies, their relatives, son or daughter takes over the government.
A royal mantle, or more simply a mantle is the garment which is normally worn by emperors, kings or queens as a symbol of their authority. Crown jewels are the objects of metal work and jewellery in the regalia of a current or former monarchy.
A throne room or throne hall is the room rather a hall, its a palace where the king and queen sits.
Thus the correct option is A, C and D.
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Make this sentence in the past perfect tense Done/you/work/your/have? The/ weather/ awful/ in/ the past/ few/ days Emma/suitcase/last night/her/pack Rahima/ give / you/ a/ present?
Answer:
You have done your work?
The weather had been awful in past few days.
Emma packed her suitcase last night.
Did Rahima gave you a present?
Explanation:
Past perfect tense is a sentence in which third form of verb is used. It informs the listener that the verb is already performed in the past. The word had is used with the third form of verb. It explains that the action or event has incurred in past once or might be many times in past.
Answer:
ok im confused......... why ia my name there? so umm do school put my name too? like i mean is that they put my name in books/textbooks? im so confused!!!!! ofc the name is not my there are other people named that name but its really rare to put it in books
Explanation:
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Answer:
i think its the 3rd one csuse i do iready too so yes i think its the 3rd one hope thid helps
Can anyone please help me think of some ideas of what to write? Thank you :)
Explanation:
If it were me, i would write about it coming to earth during a war and making peace
1. What is "the law,” according to the text?
A. The law is the law of time, in which the older one lives the more likely one will
lose others.
B. The law is the law of nature, in that all things must eventually die.
C. The law is the law of survival, that those who do their duty will survive.
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D. The law is survival of the fittest, in that nature is indifferent to fairness.
Answer:
Explanation:
B The law is the law of nature,in that all things must eventually die
" The law,” according to the text, is the law is the law of nature, in that all things must eventually die.
What are The Law of Life?This is a short story about an old tribal man who is left behind by this family and his people because they have to migrate in search of clothes and food. But the old man was incapable of leaving.
Thus, the correct option is B. The law is the law of nature, in that all things must eventually die.
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Is “I want to scream my lungs out” grammatically correct? For some reason it makes sense in my head but i don’t know if it’s right. English is not my first language
Answer: it is correct.
Explanation: sbhajsd ur fine, its right, and i use it all the time!
Identify the descriptions of each word as being either denotative or connotative.
Answer:
loud mouthed: means the voice of the freedom Who always has a loud and arrogant voice its denotativeirritating person : Here it is clear that it indicates the person who is causing the inconvenience its connotativeAnswer:
Pushy
excessively self- assertive:dentotavie
a loud mouth irrating person: connotative
Jewl
precious stone or jewl: dentotavie
person who is treausered: connotative
Dove
high speed flying bird white in color:connotaive
symbol of peace and humility: dentotavie
Explanation: