Read this poem: in winter i get up at night and dress by yellow candle-light. in summer, quite the other way, i have to go to bed by day. what is the rhyme scheme of the poem?

Think of someone you consider to be a great public speaker. what do you admire about this person? what qualities does this person exhibit that you would like to develop in your own life?

Langston hughes's poem "madam and the rent man" reflects its historical setting because madam's apartment is in a serious state of disrepair and the landlord will not fix it. madam is at the mercy of a rent man who does not care and takes advantage of her. madam's words show her frustration about being treated unfairly and her determination to fight for what is right. madam does not feel that she has the power to stand up for herself when confronted by the rent man.

Ishmael wants to go on vacation with his friend's family. what's the best way he can persuade his parents to say yes? a he can tell them that he will be sad and stay in bed if he can't go. b he can explain that the vacation will be educational and safe. c he can say that he'll hate his parents if they don't let him go. d he can ask them for the money that he needs for the trip.