Which statement best describes a difference between the poem “ellis island” and the essay “: a native american view”? the poem shows the mixed feelings of a person with mixed heritage, and the essay is from the viewpoint of a writer who identifies only as american indian. both the poem and essay show the viewpoint of people who recognize that there are multiple parts of their identity. both the poem and essay show the viewpoint of people who are identified only by their american indian heritage. the poem expresses the viewpoint of someone who identifies only as american indian, while the essay reflects a multicultural viewpoint.

3. what differences do you see in the statistics between the two cities? what factors might account for the differences you see?

Which word or phrase would smooth the transition between sentence 1 and sentence 2? o "in conclusion" o "for example" o "therefore" o"because"

Read the following excerpt from leslie marmon silko’s story "the man to send rain clouds." the priest stared down at his scuffed brown loafers and the worn hem of his cassock. “for a christian burial it was necessary.” his voice was distant, and leon thought that his blue eyes looked tired. “it's o.k., father, we just want him to have plenty of water.” the priest sank down into the green chair and picked up a glossy missionary magazine. he turned the colored pages full of lepers and pagans without looking at them. “you know i can't do that, leon. there should have been the last rites and a funeral mass at the very least.” leon put on his green cap and pulled the flaps down over his ears. “it's getting late, father. i've got to go.” which of the following statements best describes the thematic significance of this dialogue? this dialogue emphasizes the ongoing personal conflict between leon and father paul. this conversation between leon and father paul makes it clear that they will never come to an agreement. leon’s and father paul’s differing perspectives of the situation reflect their larger cultural conflicts. leon’s hasty exit from father paul’s house reflects his discomfort with the priest and christianity.