Answer:
A
Explanation:
Both of the posts provide details and factual information, but they do so with very different writing styles.
Post 1 uses a semi-formal style that could easily be found in a local newspaper. Post 2 uses a conversational tone that would more probably be heard on the radio or on a television program.
Despite the difference in tone, both posts give useful and detailed information about different aspects of the Dodgers.
Answer:
a. perseverance
e. confidence
Explanation:
The above two qualities are what the speaker most clearly display as a result of the experiences he describes in lines 1-14 of "Who Understands Me but Me".
From the speaker's speech, we can deduce that the speaker portrays perseverance and confidence. One will discover that his speech reveals that he was persevering despite the harsh condition he was subjected to.
He said that they turn water off, so he lived without water. He also said that they took his heart and rip it open, so he lived without heart and so on.
This shows that despite what they did to him, he persevered and had confidence.
Question 1
Part A
What can be inferred about the speaker's feelings toward his foe?
Answer:
The speaker keeps his anger inside until it erupts into violence.
Question 2
Part B
Which lines from the poem best support the answer in Part A?
Answer:
I was angry with my foe: / I told it not, my wrath did grow."
Answer:
Even though I want to play football, I have to study for the test tomorrow.
Explanation:
dependent: Even though I want to play football
independent: I have to study for the test tomorrow.
