Question 1 Part A

What can be inferred about the mother's approach to life in the poem "Mother to Son"?

A
She believes that life owes her better.
B
She believes in persevering despite obstacles.
C
She believes that her son should take care of her.
D
She believes in giving up when life gets hard.

Question 2
Part B

Which textual evidence from the poem best supports the answer in Part A?

A
"Life for me ain't been no crystal stair."
B
"Well, son, I’ll tell you:"
C
"For I'se still goin', honey, / I'se still climbin'"
D
"And places with no carpet on the floor—"

Look at this dictionary entry: realize (ree-uh-lyz) v. to become completely aware of (something) as a fact; understand without a doubt to make (something desired or anticipated) occur to give real, definite or physical form to a plan, dream, or goal to earn (money or a profit) from a deal which sentence uses the word realize as it is described in the fourth definition? a. mike realized the gravity of the situation only when dalia explained it to him. b. only hard work and perseverance can people realize their dreams. c. he felt that his vision was realized when he finished reading the final draft of the narrative. d. fay's glass paintings are expected to realize a handsome profit. e. dan will realize his goal of going to an ivy league school only if he works hard.

The institute of international research is holding its annual convention. this year more than 500 scholars have been invited to hear research reports on many timely topics. approximately 250 big name scientists will be winging their way to washington, d.c. how can the underlined sentence be revised so that it fits the tone of the passage? a) approximately 250 people will be in washington, d.c. b) approximately 250 bigwigs will be flying to washington, d.c. c) approximately 250 science people will be going to washington, d.c. d) approximately 250 well-known scientists will be arriving in washington, d.c.

Prompt: read the letter to the editor "i, too, have a dream." how does the writer use structure and language to persuade her readers and support her feelings about immigration? write an essay using evidence from the letter to answer the question.