Blakely returned from summer vacation with a video interview of several children living in the appalachian region, which has been well publicized for its poverty. in her presentation, blakely calls the children "poor creatures." calling the group "poor creatures" is an example of

a. stereotyping.
b. critical thinking.
c. religious bias.
d. discrimination.

The purpose of an informative essay is to express personal feelings about a topic. describe events from a certain point of view. instruct the reader about a topic. express and defend an opinion.

Returning from vietnam, we were indeed given a parade. crowds of screaming people waving signs — not just on one road, one day. no, they were everywhere. every day. on the streets, on the television, on the radio. a hot, angry tangle of shaking fists and ugly words that threatened us like a monster with a hundred heads. our country had chewed us up and spit us out, and now we were being treated as if it were our fault. what is one way the author's use of language contributes to the tone of this passage? a. the use of figurative language creates a feeling of resentment. b. the phrase "hot, angry tangle" is used sarcastically to create irony. c. the word "parade" is used sarcastically to create a lighthearted mood. d. the parallelism draws attention to the confusion of those returning.

Ased on the context of the passage, what is a bunburyist? a. someone who creates an imaginary person b. a guardian who neglects his responsibilities c. a person whose health changes with their location d. a friend with whom you can share secrets