Very simple, the prepositional phrase in the sentence is "Near the wooded island." The preposition is always at the beginning of the prepositional phrase and in this instance it would be 'near'. Likewise, the object of the preposition is always at the end of the prepositional phrase and in this case is 'island'. So the answer to this problem is C.
Which transitional word or phrase would be best to use to show contrast between two ideas?
B) although
The poem refers to the difficulties that black people have living in America, how he feels that his time is gonna come but not quite yet. That he's often pushed to the back not to be seen or heard.
The correct answer is option A, America should celebrate all ethnic groups as equal.
