What techniques does Quindlen use to support the idea that America becomes one in the face of tragedy?
Check all that apply.
facts and statistics
When photographs of the faces of all those who died in
the World Trade Center destruction are assembled in one
place, it will be possible to trace in the skin color, the
shape of the eyes and the noses, the texture of the hair, a
map of the world. These are the representatives of a
mongrel nation that somehow, at times like this, has one
spirit. Like many improbable ideas, when it actually
works, it's a wonder.
-"A Quilt of a Country,"
Anna Quindlen
emotional language
vivid imagery
quotations from other people
neutral language
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Myths often function as a connection to the , or the customs and beliefs, of a group of people.

The first step in making a mental model for a compare-and-contrast text is a. comparing the two things being described. b. finding important details in the text. c. contrasting the two things being described. d. connecting details to what is already known.

Which excerpt from chapter 3 of the strange case of dr. jekyll and mr. hyde illustrates a character vs. character conflict? hosts loved to detain the dry lawyer, when the light-hearted and loose-tongued had already their foot on the threshold; they liked to sit a while in his unobtrusive company. the large handsome face of dr. jekyll grew pale to the very lips, and there came a blackness about his eyes. “i do not care to hear more,” said he. “this is a matter i thought we had agreed to drop.” “my good utterson,” said the doctor, “this is very good of you, this is downright good of you, and i cannot find words to you in. i believe you fully; i would trust you before any man alive, ay, before myself.” but i do sincerely take a great, a very great interest in that young man; and if i am taken away, utterson, i wish you to promise me that you will bear with him and get his rights for him.”