Which of these sentences gives the best description of the american identity?
america is a melting pot of people of diverse ethnicities who share the common american dream. american society upholds the love of freedom, equality, and the pursuit of happiness. the american identity is often reflected in american literature, which shows the many different perspectives that exist in the united states. as the nation's identity has grown and changed over time, that growth and change is reflected in american literature.

Which of the following statements is a claim of definition?

What effect is created by the plaque posted on the gate at the entrance to the family's home in nadine gordimer's "once upon a time"? the words written on the plaque offer readers a foreshadowing of the story's outcome without revealing the actual conclusion, the author's use of flashback allows readers to understand what is at the heart of the issues of encroachment in the suburban neighborhood the repetition of the words written on the plaque presents an oxymoron because readers already sense that the plaque has been ineffective in warding off intruders. the author introduces a paradox in which readers are presented with a warning notice when no actual infraction has taken place.

Hamlet is often called a tragic hero who is torn between thought and action. why does he not kill claudius when he sees him in act iii, scene iii? why does he kill polonius in act iii, scene iv? how do these two actions affect your understanding of hamlet as a man of thought or a man of action? your answer should be at least 250 words.