Read This Poem by Langston Hughes.

Theme for English B
BY LANGSTON HUGHES
The instructor said,

Go home and write
a page tonight.
And let that page come out of you—
Then, it will be true.

I wonder if it’s that simple?
I am twenty-two, colored, born in Winston-Salem.
I went to school there, then Durham, then here
to this college on the hill above Harlem.
I am the only colored student in my class.
The steps from the hill lead down into Harlem,
through a park, then I cross St. Nicholas,
Eighth Avenue, Seventh, and I come to the Y,
the Harlem Branch Y, where I take the elevator
up to my room, sit down, and write this page:

It’s not easy to know what is true for you or me
at twenty-two, my age. But I guess I’m what
I feel and see and hear, Harlem, I hear you.
hear you, hear me—we two—you, me, talk on this page.
(I hear New York, too.) Me—who?

Well, I like to eat, sleep, drink, and be in love.
I like to work, read, learn, and understand life.
I like a pipe for a Christmas present,
or records—Bessie, bop, or Bach.
I guess being colored doesn’t make me not like
the same things other folks like who are other races.
So will my page be colored that I write?
Being me, it will not be white.
But it will be
a part of you, instructor.
You are white—
yet a part of me, as I am a part of you.
That’s American.
Sometimes perhaps you don’t want to be a part of me.
Nor do I often want to be a part of you.
But we are, that’s true!
As I learn from you,
I guess you learn from me—
although you’re older—and white—
and somewhat more free.

This is my page for English B.

What inferences did you make while reading ''Theme for English B'' ?

Answer:

Theme for English B”, As a Representative of Self: This poem is about the speaker’s attitude, interests, and background. The professor asks the narrator to write a page about himself. The speaker begins his assignment, providing some necessary autobiographical details because he wants true. After talking about his age, academic history and identity, he unveils a crucial reality that he is the only colored student in his class. He believes people belonging to different casts, color and identities share common interests. Also, he writes that his assignment will not fully represent him. Willingly or unwillingly, they both influence each other. In this way, all of his doubts, questions, and hesitations become his page for English B.

Major Themes in “Theme for English B”: Identity, creativity, and racism are major themes of this poem. Right from the beginning, the black speaker struggles to come up to the expectations of his white professor. Although there is a divide between the speaker and his professor, yet he writes about his experiences and likes to present his true character in his assignment. At first, he is a bit nervous as he feels indifferent. However, he realizes that his likes and interests are similar to the people belonging to other races, which makes him confident. The speaker establishes a ground reality that America is a land of diversity and people influence each other regardless of their identities and skin color.

adapted from To My Old Master

This letter was written by Jourdon Anderson, a person who escaped slavery during the Civil War. The letter is addressed to the man who once held him in slavery, Colonel P.H. Anderson. After the Civil War, Colonel Anderson’s plantation was failing, and he wrote Jourdon to ask him to return to work the fields and help him save his business.

Dayton, Ohio, August 7, 1865.

To my old Master, Colonel P. H. Anderson, Big Spring, Tennessee.

Sir:

I got your letter, and was glad to find that you had not forgotten Jourdon, and that you wanted me to come back and live with you again, promising to do better for me than anybody else can. I have often felt uneasy about you. Although you shot at me twice before I left you, I did not want to hear of your being hurt and am glad you are still living. I would have gone back to see you all when I was working in the Nashville Hospital, but one of the neighbors told me that Henry intended to shoot me if he ever got a chance . . .

I want to know particularly what the good chance is you propose to give me. I am doing tolerably well here. I get $25 a month, with victuals and clothing; have a comfortable home for Mandy (the folks call her Mrs. Anderson), and the children, Milly, Jane, and Grundy, go to school and are learning well . . .

As to my freedom, which you say I can have, there is nothing to be gained on that score, as I got my free papers in 1864 from the Provost-Marshal-General of the Department of Nashville. Mandy says she would be afraid to go back without some proof that you were disposed to treat us justly and kindly; and we have concluded to test your sincerity by asking you to send us our wages for the time we served you. This will make us forget and forgive old scores and rely on your justice and friendship in the future. I served you faithfully for thirty-two years, and Mandy twenty years. At $25 a month for me, and $2 a week for Mandy, our earnings would amount to $11,680. Add to this the interest for the time our wages have been kept back, and deduct what you paid for our clothing, and three doctor’s visits to me, and pulling a tooth for Mandy, and the balance will show what we are in justice entitled to.

From your old servant,

Jourdon Anderson

P.S.— Say howdy to George Carter and thank him for taking the pistol from you when you were shooting at me.
In "To My Old Master," which quote from the text best states a claim Jourdon makes about the value of the Colonel's offer of independence and a better life?

"I have often felt uneasy about you. Although you shot at me twice before I left you, I did not want to hear of your being hurt and am glad you are still living."

"As to my freedom, which you say I can have, there is nothing to be gained on that score, as I got my free papers in 1864 from the Provost-Marshal-General of the Department of Nashville."

"I get $25 a month, with victuals and clothing; have a comfortable home for Mandy (the folks call her Mrs. Anderson), and the children"

"Mandy says she would be afraid to go back without some proof that you were disposed to treat us justly and kindly; and we have concluded to test your sincerity by asking you to send us our wages for the time we served you."

Which combination of features BEST characterizes legends?
powerful villains and brave knights
magical animals and clear moral lessons
historical basis and supernatural elements
shapeshifting creatures and poetic language

On Day 2, Brian at

1. berries.

2. a rabbit.

3. fish.

4. a foolbird.

Part A

What is an implied idea in "To My Old Master"?


Jourdon trusts the Colonel to reimburse him for unpaid wages.

Jourdon does not believe the Colonel will keep his promises if he and his wife return to work on the plantation.

Jourdon is eager to share details with the Colonel about how well he is doing.

Jourdon wants to return to work for the Colonel but does not think he can make enough money working on the plantation.
Question 2
Part B

Which evidence from "To My Old Master" best supports the answer in Part A?


"I am doing tolerably well here. I get $25 a month, with victuals and clothing; have a comfortable home for Mandy (the folks call her Mrs. Anderson), and the children,"

"Mandy says she would be afraid to go back without some proof that you were disposed to treat us justly and kindly; and we have concluded to test your sincerity by asking you to send us our wages for the time we served you."

"I got your letter, and was glad to find that you had not forgotten Jourdon, and that you wanted me to come back and live with you again, promising to do better for me than anybody else can."

"This will make us forget and forgive old scores and rely on your justice and friendship in the future."

why is the musical quality of poetry important?

How does Dickens portray Scrooge as a cold character?

( 5 points needed!!! Please hurry , I need this for a speech due in 30 minutes!)

In this excerpt from "The Water of Life," how does the author reveal information about the faithful servant and the North Wind?

A. by describing their interaction with other characters

B.
by describing their words

C.
by describing their actions

D.
by describing their decisions

E.
by describing other characters' reactions to them

Help plz middle school English

Read the following excerpt from "Ellis Island" by Barbara Davis-Pyle.

Then I smiled because all of the questions were over. The men asked Papa and Mama to read some Italian words from a book, and the official stamped our papers. Then he grinned and said in English, “Welcome to the United States of America!” And in that instant, joy won the fight on Mama’s face.
We were taken to a boat that would sail us across the harbor to the city and a brand new life. As I boarded I smiled up at Lady Liberty who stood tall with her spoon in hand, ready to stir us in.

Which main idea is conveyed in this excerpt?

A.The support of family can make difficult situations easier.
B.True joy is experienced after difficult battles are won.
C. A brand new life can be difficult to get used to.
D. Along with a new start comes the promise of a great future.

help me ASAP!!

can someone write a movie script using Emphasize Cite Depressing Dispose Arachnophobia Zoophobia Antagonist Antidote Protagonist Probable please and keep it appropriate please.

ANSWER ASAP!!
Imagine that you wake up one day and discover that you are invisible Write a story about what happened to you that day, and be sure to include a lot of information in your story.

Journal 29--Respond using 4 to 5 complete sentences.


Your mom works really hard, and you want to do something to show how much you appreciate her. What will you do?

write the past tense form of each verb
1 run ________
2 write ________
3 talk __________
4 smile __________
5 say ____________

MILKWEED CHAPTERS 21 AND 22

Perfect indirect characterization…ready? “Big Henryk stomped his feet like a baby. He let out a loud squawk. Uri grabbed Big Henryk’s ears and twisted. I thought he was going to twist them off. Big Henryk’s eyed bugged out. Using the ears as handles Uri hauled Big Henryk to his feet” (100-101). What do you think this Passage reveals about the character, Big Henryk?

NEED HELP RIGHT NOW!!!!

Which of the following apply to this sentence?



The guests are terrified by the bizarre behavior of Christopher Wren.

A
voice: passive
B
verb: are terrified

C
subject: guests
D
voice: active
E
subject: Christopher Wren
F
verb: the bizarre

Which word means the ability to notice and understand things clearly? i think its b but it might be wrong


concur


evident


procedure


astute

Which word is a synonym of immaterial?

Plz help LITERARY ANALYSIS: Where are you from? seems like a question with an obvious answer, but the answer is clearly more complicated according to the essay's author, Naomi Sepiso. How does Sepiso respond to this question? What supporting evidence does she include to develop her controlling idea? Write a RACE response in which you are using 3 pieces of evidence from the essay to support your analysis

identify the error in the following sentence and the best way to fix it

Change this sentence to correctly include a restrictive phrase.

Everyone crowded around the ball player, the pitcher, who hit the winning run. (5 points)

Group of answer choices

Because he hit the winning run, everyone crowded around the pitcher.

Everyone crowded around the pitcher, the ball player who hit the winning run.

Everyone crowded around the pitcher because he hit the winning run.

Everyone crowded around the ball player who hit the winning run.

Item 9
Golden Days

by Lizzie Lawson

There are days of summer sunshine,
Of warm and sunny weather,
When the hedge is full of hawthorn
And hills are glad with heather.

There are days of silent sadness,
Of frost, and snow, and rain,
When we fear that summer's gladness
Will never come again.

And now our songs are minor key,
And now in merry tune;
The windward side will change to lee,
And January to June.

Day and night the sun is shining,
Though he may hide his head;
Each cloud has a silver lining,
The flowers are asleep not dead.

Every day may have its playtime
Made bright by cheerful lays;
And life be one long Maytime,
A year of golden days.

Read the theme.

Life, like nature, has pleasant and unpleasant moments.

How does this theme develop over the course of "Golden Days"?


Happiness is like the warmth of summer, and sadness is like the coldness of winter.

The playtime of spring helps people feel alive and excited again after a long winter.

The seasons are all rewarding and pleasant in their own unique ways.

Nature and life are both unpredictable, especially during winter and summer months.

Read the excerpt from "Opening Ceremonies of the New York and Brooklyn Bridge" by Hon. Seth Low, Mayor of the City of Brooklyn.

Which of the following best summarizes the central idea of this excerpt?


In the course of the construction of the Bridge a number of lives have been lost. Does it not sometimes seem as though every work of enduring value, in the material as in the moral world, must needs be purchased at the cost of human life? Let us recall with kindness at this hour the work of those who labored here faithfully unto the death, no less than of that great army of men who have wrought, year in and year out, to execute the great design. Let us give our meed of praise to-day to the humblest workman who has here done his duty well, no less than to the great engineer who told him what to do.

Answers:

Low explains that it took Roebling fourteen years to design and build the Brooklyn Bridge.

Low celebrates the completion of the Brooklyn Bridge and the hard work that went into building it.

Low takes credit for managing the planning and construction of the Brooklyn Bridge.

Low complains that the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge took much longer than it should have.

Answer the question below

Which statement plagiarizes information from this passage?
A) "Lange used photography to document the difficult period of the Depression and to motivate agencies and individuals to take action to improve the situation."

B) Dorothea Lange used photography to "document the difficult period of the Depression and to motivate agencies and individuals to take action to improve the situation" (Carson).

C) Carson states that "Lange used photography to document the difficult period of the Depression and to motivate agencies and individuals to take action to improve the situation."

D) According to Carson, Dorothea Lange "used photography to document the difficult period of the Depression and to motivate agencies and individuals to take action to improve the situation."

Read the sentence.

Thomas Jefferson and John Adams had an up-and-down, long-term friendship, which he wrote about in letters to friends.

Which sentence corrects the vague or ambiguous pronoun he?


Thomas Jefferson and John Adams had an up-and-down, long-term friendship, which was written by them to friends.

Thomas Jefferson and John Adams had an up-and-down, long-term friendship, which he wrote about to their friends.

Thomas Jefferson and John Adams had an up-and-down, long-term friendship, which was written about in letters to their friends.

Thomas Jefferson and John Adams had an up-and-down, long-term friendship, which Jefferson wrote about in letters to friends.

Which word is a synonym of maternal?

My class is doing a court case on Tell-tale Heart. I need 15 questions because I am the lawyer against the narrator.
I need 7 questions for the narrator
5 questions for the cops
3 questions for the neighbor

Which word is a synonym of inherent? HELPPP MEEE PLZZZ

I am writing an opening statement for an assignment and Grammarly is telling me there is passive voice misuse in this statement: "He should be prevented from disrespecting the gods and believing in his false ones." I am stuck on this could someone help?
(PS: I do not have Grammarly Premium so it just tells me I have the mistake not how to fix it).

Which statement explains how the word tempestuous contributes to the meaning of the sentence?


Despite their tempestuous relationship, Daphne and her sister are actually very good friends.
20 points pls hurry!!!!


It means "full of conflict"; it shows that their tempers are short-lived.


It means "quiet"; it shows that the sisters wish their lives were more exciting.


It means "loving"; it shows that the sisters rarely fight.


It means "confusing"; it shows that the sisters don’t understand each other.