Read the excerpt from Midsummer by Derek Walcott. The leaf stems tug at their chains, the branches bending like Boer cattle under Tory whips that drag every wagon nearer to apartheid. Based on the allusion to Tory whips, readers can infer that the speaker thinks that most people do not think about the racial tension in England. oppressive political groups are a thing of the past. there are many examples of oppression throughout history. the racial tension in England is not affected by past events.

When mrs. jameson says "it (the desert) won't leave you cold," what does she mean?

The following question refers to “the philosophy of composition” by edgar allan poe and on writing by stephen king. what is a key difference in the use of details in the texts? poe’s essay is dominated by facts, while king’s memoir is dominated by images and examples. poe references numerous authors and literary works, while king does not reference any other authors or literary works. poe includes a list of all the poems he has written, while king includes a list of all the books he has written. poe’s essay is full of personal details about his wife and children, while king’s memoir is filled with details about his pets.

Which sentence corrects the error in pronoun-antecedent agreement? new team members should pick up his or her jersey from the activities office. if a team member is unable to attend a practice, he or she must provide a doctor's note. if students wish to compete, he or she must maintain a grade point average above 2.5. students are not permitted to attend away games without the consent of her parents or guardians.