From the story Girl by Jamaica Kincaid Writing prompt (letter)

Imagine you are a parent who has a Daughter.

What would you want to tell them: What would you warn them
about. Encourage them to do. How to act. Who to be. Think of
the things you would tell her that you feel are important.
Lessons, practices, behaviors, etc.

Using this info, pen your own story/letter/ to your child.
Use “Girl” as a model or go your own way.
Must be 500 words

What prediction did douglass’ owner master make about what would happen if he learned to read? did it come true? why or why not?

How can a speaker best appeal to an audience? a. by revealing just enough information to make the au us b. by allowing the audience to ask questions about the speech's subject matter c. by adapting the speech to the expectations and knowledge of the audience d. by encouraging listeners who disagree to voice their opinions

Apex english 4 semester 1 read the following story summary. when she was a child, sara hated her piano instructor, mr. singh. she felt she had already mastered the piano, but mr. singh constantly criticized her playing in a blunt and hurtful way. after sara grew up, she realized that mr. singh's strictness was responsible for the only edge she had over other pianists her age and the only reason she was able to succeed in music later in life. she learned to appreciate his tough love. what does the story most clearly suggest about the author's perspective? a. that a person should put his or her talents to good use b. that pursuing one's dream is paramount in life c. that the world is harsh and only the strong survive d. that adults have children's best interests in mind