Use context to determine the correct meaning of the word "state" in the sentence.
Listening to several people talk at once left Jerrod in a
state of confusion
What does the word "state" mean in the sentence?
A.) declaration
B.) a condition of the mind
C.) central government
D.) social status

In paragraph 5, president obama remarks: “you know, when trayvon martin was first shot i said that this could have been my son. another way of saying that is trayvon martin could have been me 35 years ago.” how does president obama use rhetoric in this quote to contribute to the overall meaning of his speech?