Which statement best expresses the central idea of the text? A Jesse Owens used his platform after his win at the Olympics to bring attention to how white and black athletes are treated differently. B Even after Jesse Owens returned from the Olympics, he continued to better himself as an athlete and compete. C When Jesse Owens returned from the Olympics, he demanded respect and to be treated like the hero he was. D Jesse Owens didn’t allow the racial discrimination he faced at home or abroad to keep him from doing what he loved and succeeding at it.

What distinguishes the dialogue of this excerpt most clearly as a work of the postmodern era?

How did the industrial revolution shape the beliefs of the romantics

Read this passage: byron and mitch are co-captains of the mathletes, their high school's academic team. they are backstage with the five other team members, preparing to compete in the state math quiz. byron sits on the floor with his eyes closed and his earbuds in, listening to classical jazz, which him focus his mind and energy. suddenly, he feels a presence beside him. he opens his eyes to see mitch staring at him. "mathletes! mathletes! " mitch chants loudly. mitch gives byron a thumbs-up and then proceeds to strut around like a peacock, high-fiving the other team members, as byron shuts his eyes again and does his best to refocus his mind which statement best summarizes the passage?