PART A: In paragraph 1, the author said “in the government under which she lives; in the religion she is asked to believe; equality in social life, where she is the chief factor; a place in the trades and professions, where she may earn her bread.” Why does the author use this list-like structure? A to emphasize a large scope B to highlight a particular issue C to provide specific detail D to contradict an earlier impression

- "the answers are a and b.  

when cullen speaks of planting while others reap, and standing "abject and mute," he is speaking about the racial injustices present in american society. as these injustices have changed over time, the american identity  has also shifted. those changes are, in turn, reflected in american literature."

the answer is:

magna carta

every four years the american people choose a new president, and 1988 is one of those years."