PART A:Which of the following best identifies a theme of the poem?
O A People of color often hide their identity due to the
negative expectations of society.
O B Children are often shamed for characteristics that
make them unique or stand out.
Oc Society often judges a person's worth and promise
by the color of their skin.
OD People often don't contribute their ideas because
they're too afraid to speak up.

OA People of color often hide their identity due to the  negative expectations of society.

Explanation:

The poem "Jabari Unmasked" by Nicki Grimes narrates how black people are judged on the basis of their skin color. Spoken from the perspective of someone who's black, the poem reveals what it is like to be black and how people perceive them to be.

The main theme of the poem seems to be the discrimination of blacks based on their skin color. The poet writes "anything to mask the million insecurities that pockmark our skin like acne", suggesting that black people 'use their masks' to escape being judged. She also remarks "One look, and we are neatly judged", revealing how the color of their skin becomes the one and final 'condition' of their personality. This shows how people hide their true identity due to the negative expectations and judgments of the society they are living in.

Thus, the correct answer is option A.

question 1: d) the old man continued, "in the long run, what people think about shepherds and bakers becomes more important for them than their own destinies.'"

question 2: d) by providing a different perspective and encouraging the englishman to never give up, the boy him to discover the alchemist.

question 3: c) the stones he gave santiago the boy to recognize omens, which will him on his journey to find his personal legend.

question 4: d) when the englishman wants to quit, santiago doesn’t allow the englishman to give up.

question 5: a) by instructing the englishman to go and try, the englishman is motivated to continue on his journey toward his personal legend.

explanation:

answer: b. the moon is much smaller than the earth.

explanation:

it starts off by comparing the earth and venus. it also only says one sentance about the moon which make it the odd one out. in conclusion the answer is b.