Answer:
The Wakatsuki's family fishing boat is going out to sea. All of a sudden, it turns around and comes back to the island. They hear that Pearl Harbor has been bombed. Papa decides to burn the Japanese flag and any papers that he has that connects him with Japan. He is then arrested for allegedly delivering oil to Japanese submarines. He is gone for a year.
Explanation:
This is about prewar American life and it foreshadows the suddenness of the attack on Pearl Harbor and how the US entered into WW2. The father is living a life like the "american dream". Something interesting that this story points out is how so many americans were not even familiar with Pearl Harbor before it was bombed. Papa is accused of spying and betrayal again his country.
Answer:
Emphasis for italics and underline for titling <em>sometimes</em>.
Explanation:
Answer:
A. But do not be surprised if it is not.
Explanation:
The author in the sentence quoted is saying that if women cannot afford the time to put their ideas to paper, then at least the ideas expressed in their conversation should improve.
I don't think it is a question of work and play. It's sort of a silly phrase, but I realize you are stuck with it.
I think A is your best answer, and I cannot think of any kind of alternative from the other 3 that are satisfactory. The problem is that there is compensation for having little time but being able to think: the time spent contemplating will show up in conversation.
After she sneezed all over the tuna salad
In this question the options are missing; here are the options:
Which best states the author’s purpose for including this quote in the text?
A. to give the reader important facts about the number of workers striking
B. to persuade the reader that the workers were foolish and irresponsible
C. to help the reader understand the courage and determination of the workers
D. to show the reader how Pauline Newman helped the striking workers
The answer to this question is C. to help the reader understand the courage and determination of the workers.
Explanation:
In the text "We Shall Not Be Moved", the author explains an important woman's strike that occurred in 1909 and led to the formation of one female trade union organization. In this Newman emphasizes how important the strike was and how the women in it were brave and determined.
This is explained in the quote through details such as "The spirit, I think the spirit of a conqueror, led them on" that explain women felt confident and wanted to fight for a cause or in "didn't really think of the hunger, cold, loneliness" that show women would continue in the strike despite difficulties. According to this, the purpose of including this quote and details is to emphasize the courage and determination of these female workers.
