Read the following excerpt and pay close attention to the words the author uses: Those who came before us made certain that this country rode the first waves of the
industrial revolution, the first waves of modern invention, and the first wave of
nuclear power, and this generation does not intend to founder in the backwash of
the coming age of space. We mean to be a part of it--we mean to lead it. For the
eyes of the world now look into space, to the moon and to the planets beyond. We
have vowed that we shall not see it governed by a hostile flag of conquest, but by a
banner of freedom and peace. We have vowed that we shall not see space filled with
weapons of mass destruction, but with instruments of knowledge and understanding.

In a paragraph of four to six sentences, identify three words or phrases with positive
connotations and explain how these words influence the paragraph. Be sure to
specifically answer the following questions in your response: What images or ideas
are associated with each word? How do these words influence the meaning and tone
of this passage? Use proper spelling and grammar in your response. (9 points)

Is my mailman likes to read peoples mail. all mailmen like to read peoples mail an example for hasty generalization

Select the correct answer. read this excerpt from incidents in the life of a slave girl by harriet ann jacobs: among the ladies who were acquainted with my grandmother, was one who had known her from childhood, and always been very friendly to her. she had also known my mother and her children, and felt interested for them. at this crisis of affairs she called to see my grandmother, as she not unfrequently did. she observed the sad and troubled expression of her face, and asked if she knew where linda was, and whether she was safe. my grandmother shook her head, without answering. "come, aunt martha," said the kind lady, "tell me all about it. perhaps i can do something to you." which of these important concepts uncommon to abolitionist literature does jacobs depict in the excerpt? 1. some kind white characters were included in slave narratives so that northerners would not be offended. 2. southern society was complex and diverse with both good and bad people unlike northern stereotypes showed. 3. many kind slave owners and their slaves developed deep friendships. 4. most whites and blacks lived in harmony in the south and made efforts to each other. a. 1 and 4 b. 1 and 3 c. 1 and 2 d. 2 and 3

This excerpt is from the poet by alfred lord tennyson the poem describes a poets consciousness and perception which three lines suggests the richness of a poets thoughts