Read the sentence from Notes from a Native Son. As we drove him to the graveyard, the spoils of injustice, anarchy, discontent, and hatred were all around us.

Which best explains why Baldwin chooses to describe the results of the race riot in Harlem with the word "spoils"? Baldwin uses the word "spoils" to imply that racial prejudice has resulted in humanity being at war with itself. Baldwin uses the word "spoils" to imply that racial prejudice has resulted in a grand victory over injustice. Baldwin uses the word "spoils" to imply that racial prejudice has resulted in ruining the day of his father's funeral. Baldwin uses the word "spoils" to imply that racial prejudice has resulted in a country that takes its wealth for

granted.

Which trait is used to evaluate a writer's opinion and purpose? a. voice b. ideas and content c. organization d. conventions a. voice

Which two elements does this excerpt from a christmas carol by charles dickens contain? "a small matter," said the ghost, “to make these silly folks so full of gratitude." "small! " echoed scrooge. the spirit signed to him to listen to the two apprentices, who were pouring out their hearts in praise of fezziwig: and when he had done so, said, "why! is it not? he has spent but a few pounds of your mortal money: three or four perhaps. is that so much that he deserves this praise? " "it isn’t that," said scrooge, heated by the remark, and speaking unconsciously like his former, not his latter, self. "it isn't that, spirit. he has the power to render us happy or unhappy; to make our service light or burdensome; a pleasure or a toil. say that his power lies in words and looks; in things so slight and insignificant that it is impossible to add and count ’em up: what then? the happiness he gives, is quite as great as if it cost a fortune." he felt the spirit's glance, and stopped. "what is the matter? " asked the ghost. "nothing particular," said scrooge. "something, i think? " the ghost insisted. "no," said scrooge, "no. i should like to be able to say a word or two to my clerk just now. that's all."

Walking is not the most exciting form of exercise a person can take on for fitness. yet it is low impact and requires no fancy equipment. that makes walking a simple activity for those new to exercise. walking is less likely than other exercises to cause injury to leg tendons and muscles. all it requires is a good pair of sneakers-no cables, stylish outfits, or weights required. of course, a person could increase the benefit of a workout by adding weights or speed walking. identify the main idea of this paragraph. walking is a difficult and safe exercise for beginners. walking is an easy and safe exercise for beginners. walking is a boring and dangerous form of exercise. walking is an exciting and very effective form of exercise.