What does Hurston’s description of dancing to jazz add to the development of the essay’s themes?

How does the lotus flower affect the men? 1)it takes them drunk 2)it earases memory and anbition 3)it eases hunger pains 4)it makes the men extremely alert

Constructing an argument: in modern american society, the legalization of marijuana continues to be controversial and hotly debated. some people find it contradictory that certain "drugs"—such as tobacco and alcohol—are legalized even though they pose proven health risks, while marijuana, which has many medicinal applications, continues to be illegal by the federal government. what reasons do you think the federal government gives for outlawing marijuana, and do the reasons support the conclusion?

In paragraph 5, president obama remarks: “you know, when trayvon martin was first shot i said that this could have been my son. another way of saying that is trayvon martin could have been me 35 years ago.” how does president obama use rhetoric in this quote to contribute to the overall meaning of his speech?