The inspection process at Ellis Island was frightening for new immigrants.

Which line from the text best supports this central idea?

Before they could be admitted to the United States, immigrants had to pass through Ellis Island.
The immigrants had numbered identity tags pinned to their clothing.
Since trachoma caused more than half of all medical detentions, this doctor was greatly feared.
They were allowed to sit and rest and try again.

Read this passage from "the american dream." one of the first things we notice in this dream is an amazing universalism. it does not say some men, but it says all men. it does not say all white men, but it says all men, which includes black men. it does not say all gentiles, but it says all men, which includes jews. it does not say all protestants, but it says all men, which includes catholics. how does the use of rhythm contribute to the ideas in the passage? a .it supports key points by connecting them. b. it states rational ideas to support a claim. c. it convinces people that the ideas are true. d. it connects the ideas to people in a specific place.

In 150 words, explain what northup (in twelve years a slave) could have done to prevent being kidnapped by hamilton and brown.

When reading a poem closely to interpret its meaning and nuances, what can give you clues about the theme of the poem? a the rhyme scheme b. the stanza structure c. the title of the poem d. the name of the poet