Directions: Read an excerpt from chapter 5 of Hidden Figures, starting on page 30 (the beginning of the chapter) and ending on page 31 (“. . . subdivision known as Newsome Park“). Then, answer the following questions. Which sentence best represents a claim that could be supported from this excerpt?
The impact of World War II was felt in the Hampton Roads community and resulted in many positive changes in the area.
The women in the Hampton Roads community had few opportunities for employment due to the war efforts in the area.
The government of Hampton Roads did nothing to address the changing needs of the people in its community.
Landlords took advantage of the African American population in Hampton Roads by charging high rents for poor housing.
Provide one piece of evidence from the excerpt along with reasoning to support the claim.
Evidence:

Reasoning:

How might a listener feel about his or her griefs after hearing the wife's lament

Construct a written analysis of approximately 300−500 words about the poem “the cremation of sam mcgee.” your analysis should explain how the figurative language and literary devices contribute either to the meaning or to the narrative structure— plot, setting, characterization, and point of view—of the poem. your analysis should contain a thesis that is discussed throughout the essay. the essay should also contain textual evidence to support the analysis and a concluding paragraph. be sure to use correct punctuation, grammar, and spelling, and write using a formal style with precise vocabulary. use terms from the list provided below to construct your analysis. ballad—a type of narrative poem that tells a story, usually in the form of a folktale or legend stanza—a division of a poem that consists of two or more lines diction—the selection and use of words that influence the style and tone of the poem connotation—the emotional suggestion or implied meaning of a word that goes beyond its dictionary definition denotation—the actual or dictionary definition of a word rhythm—the recurrence of sound patterns created by a series of stressed and unstressed syllables meter—the pattern of beats within a line of poetry created by the rhythmic structure of stressed sounds rhyme scheme—a pattern of rhymes in poetry tone—the attitude of the poet toward the subject or readers, separate from mood or atmosphere mood—the overall or prevailing feeling that is created in a story or poem theme—the central idea of the story that reveals something about human life or behavior as you write your analysis, consider these questions: what is the function of rhyme in the poem? what would the poem be like if it did not rhyme? how do the rhyme and rhythm affect or enhance the meaning of the poem? how does the use of imagery and figurative language affect the poem? how is the subject matter and conflict affected by the structure of the poem? did i conclude my analysis clearly, supporting my analysis?

Nthis excerpt from act v of shakespeare's romeo and juliet, friar laurence's letter to romeo is not delivered due to circumstances beyond his control. what is the conflict in the scene?