What is the main idea of this paragraph about Benjamin Banneker? At a time when African Americans were shackled by the worst ways of segregation, Benjamin Banneker broke free to become the first African American scientist in America. What makes his story remarkable is that he became a distinguished mathematician, astronomer, and natural scientist with no formal training.

A.
Banneker was a professor of mathematics, astronomy, and science.
B.
Banneker achieved much within a short span of time.
C.
Banneker was the only man who broke free of the shackles of segregation in America.
D.
Banneker lacked formal training, yet his achievements are notable.

And argument does not always have to be made in words. which of the following best describes the type of argument a piece of music makes

Write one paragraph that evaluates the effectiveness of jack zipes’s essay.

In a 10-12 sentence response-style paragraph, explore the degree to which you agree or disagree with faulkner’s message. “i believe that man will not merely endure: he will prevail. he is immortal, not because he alone among creatures has an inexhaustible voice, but because he has a soul, a spirit capable of compassion and sacrifice and endurance. the poet's, the writer's, duty is to write about these things. it is his privilege to man endure by lifting his heart, by reminding him of the courage and honor and hope and pride and compassion and pity and sacrifice which have been the glory of his past. the poet's voice need not merely be the record of man, it can be one of the props, the pillars to him endure and prevail” (faulkner 773-775).