America has a deeply confused image of itself that is in perpetual tension. We are a nation that takes pride in our ethnic diver
sity, recognizing its importance in shaping our society and in adding richness to its existence. Yet, we simultaneously insist that we can and must function and live in a race- and color-blind way that ignores these very differences that in other contexts we laud. —“A Latina Judge’s Voice,”
Sonia Sotomayor
Which phrases have strong connotations that support the author’s purpose? Check all that apply.
How does the experience of reading the text of Elie Wiesel's “Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech” differ from the experience of watching the video of the speech? How do the visual and audio components of the video affect the message of the speech? Support your writing with evidence from both the video and the speech. Text is from StudySync)
