The author includes this information to- show that the majority of people are using the word "ghetto" incorrectly. explain that the current use of the word "ghetto" does not reflect the prosperity and accomplishments of ghettos. demonstrate that the word "ghetto" is now a part of pop culture and that this has changed the meaning drastically to a more unfavorable context. . explain that the current use of the word "ghetto" is meant as an insult to those who do not fit in.

What is the best meaning for obscure in this line from the passage? a) ancient b) dark c) royal d) unknown

Read the excerpt from dominique’s personal narrative. tired of waiting for the bus, which was late for the fifth day in a row, i sat leafing through an old magazine i had stuffed in my purse the previous night. it was terribly warm for a september afternoon, and the sun cast fleeting shadows on the bus stop sign with each car that passed. i wondered when the weather would get cooler and when the new bus driver would start arriving on time. it was about then that i first noticed the apparent agitation of the man sitting next to me. finally, the bus arrived and ambled to a gradual stop directly in front of the restless man. the doors widened, and the bus driver greeted the man with his usual banter in his usual monotone. "good afternoon. how are you today? ” when writing the next few lines of dialogue, dominique should be certain that the lines provide clues about what will happen later on in the narrative. contain made-up details that make the story more exciting. include everyday language that seems real and natural. use precise words that make both men sound educated.

Nthis poem by ruskin bond, what does the use of the word heart-beats suggest about the narrator's attitude toward life?