Read this excerpt from the short story and answer the question. When he reached the top of a ridge he stood straight and proud in the moonlight, looking at Jim Hawkins'
big white house, feeling the gun sagging in his pocket. Lawd, ef Ah had jus one mo bullet Ah'd taka shot at
tha house. Ah'd like t scare ol man Hawkins jusa little ... Jusa enough tlet im know Dave Saunders is a
man.

What themes does this excerpt suggest? Select all that apply.

-Society does not treat African Americans and whites equally.

-Sometimes people use violent means to resolve issues.

-Poverty can lead people to do desperate things.

- Children should not be allowed to carry weapons.

B

Explanation:

Not

A(I don't think it mentioned anything about race)

C(Never Said anything about poverty)

D(I don't think it was talking about children)

1. the details that would clarify the authors purpose for writing would be after the "haley collected used soccer jersey and sent them to guatemalan children." part, he would say, "and you can also donate today to save ". so far in the text, you can see no such thing. if, near the end the author persuades you to donate to guatemalans, then you know that the author's reason to write is to persuade you.

2. what details would make the text more engaging is to see the guatemalan children's reaction to getting free jerseys.

3. the details that convey the author's attitude would be an opinion by the author, for example, if he said, "haley was a very nice girl " or, you can find the attitude by finding parts of haley's personality that he highlights. you can strengthen your tones by using more descriptive words, and simplify long sentences as much as you can.

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