Real mastery of a word must be demonstrated through being able to (1.) it and (2.) it with understanding. 1.) a.} hear b.} explain 2.) a.} speak b.} translate

its hearing and speaking i got it right

to inform the reader that the text will take a second look at the grimms’ original tales

- "the answers are a and b.  

when cullen speaks of planting while others reap, and standing "abject and mute," he is speaking about the racial injustices present in american society. as these injustices have changed over time, the american identity  has also shifted. those changes are, in turn, reflected in american literature."