Read the passage from a raisin in the sun. ruth: you know what i'm going to do soon as i get in that new house? beneatha: what? ruth: honey—i'm going to run me a tub of water up to here . . (with her fingers practically up to her nostrils.) and i’m going to get in it—and i am going to sit . . and sit . . and sit in that hot water and the first person who knocks to tell me to hurry up and come out— beneatha: gets shot at sunrise. ruth (laughing happily): you said it, sister! which statement is the best summary of the theme in this passage? small pleasures bring joy to life. people cannot cope without relaxing activities. most people prefer to be alone. danger is inevitable, even in a person's home.

Read the excerpt from chapter 30 of the awakening. the golden shimmer of edna's satin gown spread in rich folds on either side of her. there was a soft fall of lace encircling her shoulders. it was the color of her skin, without the glow, the myriad living tints that one may sometimes discover in vibrant flesh. there was something in her attitude, in her whole appearance when she leaned her head against the high-backed chair and spread her arms, which suggested the regal woman, the one who rules, who looks on, who stands alone. what does this excerpt reveal about edna's character? edna is comfortable wearing rich fabrics such as lace and silk, and feels completely at ease at the dinner table. edna plays the role of the gracious hostess very well, but is actually isolated from her peers. edna has no patience for her guests, but rather treats them as a queen may treat her loyal subjects. edna's attitude is haughty, as required of a woman of her social stature living in new orleans.

Your school is considering adopting a policy that requires all students to complete 100 hours of community service during there high school careers in order to graduate. the district asked for student input at the next school board meeting as to whether or not they should adopt this policy. research the topic, decide whether you are in favor of or against the new policy, and write a five-paragraph persuasive speech that you will deliver to the school board members and your principle need answer for my

Let freedom ring from the snow capped rockies of colorado what is the rhetorical device? a. imagery b. simile c. anaphor d oxymoron