Which statement is true about common and proper nouns? a. a proper noun is usually more specific than a common noun. b. a proper noun is more polite than a common noun. c. a common noun usually begins with a capital letter. d. a proper noun usually does not begin with a capital letter.

What is the main source of conflict in this passage? lee grew up near the old-growth forest. she loved wandering the trails and looking at the natural beauty around her. but the city council recently approved plans to cut down the forest in order to build a shopping center and apartment buildings. the council believed the development would create new jobs and provide more affordable housing. lee was upset when she heard about the plans to destroy her beloved forest, and she vowed to do something to save it.

How does hughes’ poem, “let america be america again,” represent the idea of the failure of the american dream?

Which of the following is true of theme? a.theme is what readers learn from the character's experiences. b. there is only ever one theme in a story or poem. c. there is usually no hint of a story's theme until the climax. d.theme is developed only through dialogue.