Read this sentence. "anglo-saxon society was patriarchal; however, women did have advantages. unlike many other patriarchal societies, a woman could own property in her own right." what does the word patriarchal mean in this passage?
a. female-dominated
b. equal and fair
c. centered around male power
d. governed by an elite ruling class

"edna, dear, are you not coming in soon? " he asked again, this time fondly, with a note of entreaty. "no, i am going to stay out here." "this is more than folly," he blurted out. "i can't permit you to stay out there all night. you must come in the house instantly." which best explains how chopin's use of language represents her style?

Read the excerpt from suffragists' "great demand" banner. in 1917, more than one thousand women stood before the white house in a cold, pouring rain, holding silent vigil to demand a constitutional amendment to extend the vote to them. their quest to be enfranchised by law was known at the time as the great demand. the smithsonian's great demand banner, as it came to be called, declares in bold words and style the determination of the women who made and carried it. their campaign on behalf of women sought to move america one step closer to fulfilling the nation's long-deferred promise of equality under the law. which statements about this excerpt are correct? check all that apply.

Discussing the tom robinson case with uncle jack, atticus refers to “maycomb’s usual disease.” what does he mean? why doesn’t he suffer from it?