Read the sentences. That amendment says, “No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any state . . . deny to any person . . . the equal protection of the laws.”

How does the author’s inclusion of wording from the Fourteenth Amendment add to the development of the text?

A. The author includes the Fourteenth Amendment to show the complexity of the issue of segregation.

B. The author includes the Fourteenth Amendment to show that the wording makes the Supreme Court’s ruling clear.

C. The author includes the Fourteenth Amendment to illustrate that the Constitution is a living document, constantly updated.

D. The author includes the Fourteenth Amendment to introduce readers to key legal terms.

Which is not covered under the common topic “relationship” a. causes and effects b. comparisons and contrasts c. contraries and contradictions d. antecedents and consequences

Which of the following lines from “the poetic interpretation of the twist” contains a simile?

Refer to explorations in literature for a complete version of the text. in “letter from birmingham jail,” martin luther king, jr., presents the idea that american history includes african americans, too; that is, african americans can claim the same historical heritage as white americans. at the time, this was a radical idea. how does king develop this theme? select each correct answer. he points out the many ways that african americans have contributed to the culture of america. he describes how african americans were present “before plymouth rock” and through many key moments in american history. he argues that african americans would have participated in more events of american history if white americans had been willing to include them. he makes connections between the american fight for independence from britain and the civil rights movement.