1. Jackson uses descriptive language, such as "pecuniary advantages," while Rutledge's account is dominated by direct language, such as "My father looks tired." How do you think this difference may relate to the different audiences the two authors were addressing? What was the purpose of each author? 2. What is another difference you notice between the styles of the two works? It might help to read a paragraph or two of each aloud. What effect does this difference have on the tone of the writing?

3. Authors do not necessarily share the feelings of their characters. Do you think Michael Rutledge hates white people the way Samuel does at the end of this passage? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

Which phrase from the article suggests a tone that is formal but subjective? a- "thirty-six inches long and sixteen inches wide" b- "loads of fun with it" c- "most generous and attractive" d- "must be new subscribers"

Read the excerpts from “take the tortillas out of your poetry” and “speaking arabic.” my friend had concluded that if he took his language and culture out of his poetry, he stood a better chance of receiving a fellowship. he took out his native language, the poetic patois of our reality, the rich mixture of spanish, english, pachuco and street talk which we know so well. in other words, he took the tortillas out of his poetry, which is to say he took the soul out of his poetry. at a neighborhood fair in texas, somewhere between the german oom-pah sausage stand and the mexican gorditas booth, i overheard a young man say to his friend, “i wish i had a heritage. sometimes i feel—so lonely for one.” and the tall american trees were dangling their thick branches right down over his head. which best states how the structures of both excerpts support ideas about cultural diversity? each incorporates non-english words. each incorporates academic words. each incorporates offensive words. each incorporates nonsense words.

To you take notes or organize ideas for writing assignments, use a(n) a) assignment book b) summary c) study schedule d) modified outline