Read this excerpt from The People Could Fly They say that the children of the ones who could not fly told their children. And now, me, I have told it to you.

How does this excerpt show that the story is a folktale?

It is passed down through the written word.
It is shared through oral tradition.
It is passed down through letters.
It is shared in a secretive manner.

Malcolm x's attitude towards the dictionary could best be described as a) apathetic b) dumbfounded c) awestruck d) disinterested

Read the passage from an argumentative essay. many endangered species are currently threatened by climate change. there are some laws already in place, but are they effective enough? anyone with a conscience knows that these creatures deserve the chance to survive without outside threats impeding their survival. i suppose this is a tough decision for lawmakers, but i hope they choose wisely. which statement best evaluates the claim in the passage?

Why are danforth, hathorne, and the other authorities so resistant to believing the claim that abigail and the other girls are lying?