Which of the following is a central idea in Gates' "Mister Jefferson and The Trials of Phillis Wheatley"? Select all that apply. Jefferson's criticism of Wheatley inspired other Africans to demonstrate African equality.
Criticism of Wheatley's work was based more on race than content.
Jefferson's criticism of Wheatley generated more interest in African literature.
Criticism of Wheatley's work was based more on gender than race.

In ralph ellison’s “the black ball” the narrator of the story stretches the truth or lies several times what do you think it is his motivation for being so untruthful

Asap! : ( 20 points! cite textual evidence to support this analysis of the connection. a; he says that he chooses "to believe that there are insufficient finds in the great vaults of opportunity of this nation," so it shows that he has given up hope. b; he states, "so we've come to cash this check, a check that will give us upon demand the riches" of the nation for everyone. this proves that he wants government money to be equally shared. c; mlk explains that america should give african americans "a bad check, a check that has come back marked 'insufficient funds.'" d; he mentions that america wrote a bad check from freedom to african americans, but he states that he "refuses to belive that the bank of justice is bankrupt." he also states, "we've come to cash this or freedom and security of justice."

By comparing part 1 and 2 of polar opposites what does it mean by polar opposites