In paragraph 1, Bejan says, “Free speech for some, they argue, serves only to silence and exclude others. Denying hateful or historically ‘privileged’ voices a platform is thus necessary to make equality effective, so that the marginalized and vulnerable can finally speak up—and be heard.” What rhetorical device is being used? How does its use affect the way the text is read and understood? Rhetorical devices- Classification, Negation, Exemplification, Function

1. what is the best example of the use of rhyme? a. the beat of drum b. fresh green grass c. a wild little child d. the kindness of strangers 2. which of the following is always true about a haiku? a. it has one three-line stanza b.it has a specific rhyme scheme of abab c. it uses alliteration d. it expresses thoughts or feelings of a single speaker 3. what is the best example a simile? a. marty’s shout rattled the windows b.her voice was clear as a bell c. he is a bear in the morning d.the blossoms in the garden nodded

Read this passage from "the city without us" by alan weisman: which statement best explains how the structure of the passage supports the author's purpose? a. the passage traces several events in the order that they will occur to highlight how nature conquers human civilization. b. the passage shows that natural forces such as an absence of predators and an increase in the squirrel population can lead to destructive results. c. the passage shows that natural forms such as an absence of predators and human hunters can lead to the reforestation of new york city. d. the passage identifies how two natural forces are co-dependent - the deforestation of new york and the extinction of squirrels.

Read the sentence. the governor knew that one sometimes had to fight to win the peace. which is the correct description of the noun peace in this sentence?