Read the beginning of the poem “a dream deferred,” by langston hughes.

what happens to a dream deferred?

does it dry up
like a raisin in the sun?

what is the author saying about dreams that are deferred (postponed)?

a. they might change for the better.
b. they might become dry and lifeless.
c. they might grow and become larger.
d. they might blossom like fruit.

Of course employees should be reprimanded when they make an error that costs the company money; but it is wise to think about the serious consequences of firing them hastily. how will the families survive when the only source of income is lost? even with a job, many parents are struggling; imagine their small children going to bed hungry. it could take months to find another job. who will pay rent? before long a family could end up on the street or living out of their car. only a cruel person can disregard the human suffering that results from immediate firings for employees' errors. the author of this text uses a) appeals to logos. b) appeals to ethos. c) appeals to pathos. d) appeals to profit.

Which historical detail can best clarify a reader’s understanding of the information in the excerpt? immigrant factory workers who spoke the same language were separated from each other at work. immigrant factory workers who spoke the same language were known to talk too much at work. immigrant factory workers had to pay rent for their chairs and the supplies they needed at work. immigrant factory workers were crowded into unsafe buildings with locked doors and fire escapes.

Recommend four ways in which a person should approach conflict resolution in order to sustain healthy relationships