By alluding to Whitman’s poem in "I, Too, Sing America" Hughes was able to
a. draw connections to US cultural heritage.
b. criticize other African American poets.
c. become the leader of the Harlem Renaissance.
d. write about the US in a totally new way.

Which statement is general rather than specific? a) "marian anderson was one of my favorite singers." b) "next thing you know, everything changed for marian." c) "she was born in philadelphia, the oldest of three girls." d) "marian's remarkable life story was an inspiration to me."

"edna, dear, are you not coming in soon? " he asked again, this time fondly, with a note of entreaty. "no, i am going to stay out here." "this is more than folly," he blurted out. "i can't permit you to stay out there all night. you must come in the house instantly." which best explains how chopin's use of language represents her style?

Which two characteristics are basic parts of a literary analysis essay about a play