Albo We smile, but, O great Christ, our cries
To thee from tortured souls arise.
We sing, but oh the clay is vile
Beneath our feet, and long the mile;
But let the world dream otherwise,
We wear the mask!
-“We Wear the Mask,”
Paul Laurence Dunbar
Which idea does the irony emphasize?
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an indifference to what others think
the limits of religion
the inability to show pain publicly

Read these sentences from "the yellow wallpaper." the color is repellent, almost revolting; a smouldering unclean yellow, strangely faded by the slow-turning sunlight. it is dull yet lurid orange in some places, a sickly sulphur tint to others. what tone does the author create with the word choice? o a. beautiful o b. disgusted o c. happy o d. silly

What’s the difference between extract and abstract as nouns and verbs?

Part a: what are two main ideas of maria w. stewart’s speech? a god is responsible for the discriminatory treatment of african americans. b any individual who decides to commit to a life of domestic servitude is disgraceful. c african americans and women are products of the unfair treatment they receive in the united states. d slavery has crushed african americans’ will to resist and overcome discriminatory practices. e african american women can merely pray for divine intervention for equal rights, as they are not a priority for social reformers. f african americans should work to advance their status by demanding more opportunities for education and meaningful work.