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In addition to his novels, Baldwin gained notoriety for his collections of essays, including
Notes of a Native Son (1985), Nobody Knows My Name More Notes of a Native Son (1961),
and The Wire Next Time (1963). His writing was largely about Black identity and the struggle
of Black Americans in a racist system. His keen observations made him a leading voice of the
civil rights movement. Much of Baldwin's writing was aimed at white people, He called for
them to open their eyes to the uncomfortable reality of how Black people were treated in
the past and present and examine their own role in upholding that system. He demanded
that white Americans recognize Black people's humanity,
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According to the passage, which of these best describes Baldwin's essays?
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Conceptual reimaginings of what American society could look like someday
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Biographical pieces about important civil rights figures
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In descriptive writing, the conclusion should introduce a new idea return the discussion to the general level use a quotation explain why the essay was effective

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