Why does "Planting Trees in Kenya" start by giving Wangari’s background instead of beginning with her accomplishments? Select two answers. A.

If the readers know that Wangari studied biology, they will understand how she knows so much about planting trees.

B.

The readers will know what the American students wanted as well.

C.

The readers will understand the games that Kenyan children often played.

D.

The readers will understand that Wangari’s memories of Kenya before are her main reason for wanting to make a change when she returns.

Read the excerpt from rudolfo anaya’s essay “take the tortillas out of your poetry.” tortillas and poetry. they go hand in hand. books nourish the spirit, bread nourishes our bodies. our distinct cultures nourish each one of us, and as we know more and more about the art and literature of the different cultures, we become freer and freer. . i don’t know anyone who doesn’t like to sample different ethnic foods, the breads of many many groups; just as many of us enjoy sampling books from different areas of the world. i travel to foreign countries, and i know more about myself as i learn more about my fellow human beings. censorship imposes itself in my path of knowledge, and that activity can be justified by no one. which choice best describes the purpose of this text? to persuade readers to oppose the censorship of literature to inform readers about censorship in a specific country to entertain readers with stories about censorship to motivate readers to speak out against censorship mark this and return

It's timed! overpopulation can affect the natural environment • limiting land available for crops.• lowering the standard of living.• causing the destruction of forests.• worsening sanitation in cities.

How does brian feel about working with stacey on the story? use evidence from the text to support your answer.