Which excerpt in the passage best demonstrates hope for the future?Voices from the Veilby W.E.B. DU BOIS (adapted excerpt)I believe in Liberty for all men: the space to stretch their arms and their souls, the right to breathe and the right to vote, the freedom to choose their friends, enjoy the sunshine, and ride on the railroads; thinking, dreaming, working as they will in a kingdom of beauty and love. I believe in the Training of Children; the leading out of little souls into the green pastures and beside the still waters, not for pelf or peace, but for life lit by some large vision of beauty and goodness and truth; lest we forget, and the sons of the fathers, like Esau, for mere meat barter their birthright in a mighty nation. Finally, I believe in Patience—patience with the weakness of the Weak and the strength of the Strong, the prejudice of the Ignorant and the ignorance of the unseeing; patience with the tardy triumph of Joy and the mad chastening of Sorrow.

9The following text is from Susan Coolidge’s poem “Hope and I.” In this poem, the speaker portrays “hope” as a living being.    Hope stood one morning by the way,    And stretched her fair right hand to me,    And softly whispered, "For this day    I'll company with thee."    "Ah, no, dear Hope," I sighing said;    "Oft have you joined me in the morn,    But when the evening came, you fled    And left me all forlorn.    "'Tis better I should walk alone    Than have your company awhile,    And then to lose it, and go on    For weary mile on mile,"    She turned, rebuked. I went my way,    But sad the sunshine seemed, and chill;    I missed her, missed her all the day,    And O, I miss her still.9 Mark For Review9According to the text, why does the speaker refuse Hope’s company? A) She believes that hope without reason is never justified. B) In the past she suffered when she had, and then lost, hope.C) It is better to have hope in the morning than in the evening.D) Hope will eventually make the speaker weary as she walks.

Which of these excerpts from "Freeway 280" by Lorna Dee Cervantes best exemplifies the themes of hope and resilience?The freeway conceals it all beneath a raised scar.old gardens come back stronger than they were, trees have been left standing in their yards.I scramble over the wire fence that would have kept me out.Once, I wanted out, wanted the rigid lanes to take me to a place without sun

Read the following excerpt from Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech:With this faith we will be able to work together, to pray together, to struggle together, to go to jail together, to stand up for freedom together, knowing that we will be free one day.This will be the day when all of God's children will be able to sing with a new meaning, "My country, 'tis of thee, sweet land of liberty, of thee I sing. Land where my fathers died, land of the pilgrim's pride, from every mountainside, let freedom ring."Which statement best explains why the parallelism used in this excerpt is effective?A.It establishes King's credibility as a leader of the civil rights movement.B.It encourages patriotism by evoking the memory of a childhood song.C.It underscores that unity is needed to achieve civil rights.D.It presents a logical argument for fighting to achieve civil rights.

Select the correct text in the passage.Which detail best supports the theme that people should enjoy the good times in life?excerpt adapted from Goodfellowshipby Li PoHast thou not beheld the Yellow RiverWhich flows from Heaven?It runs rapidly down and empties into the sea,Nevermore to return.Hast thou beheld the mirror in the hallThat reflects the grief of white hair?In the morning it is like black silk,In the evening it will be covered with snow.While we are in the mood of joy,Let us celebrate!Let not our lives be lonely,Let us waste not the moon!

Read the following excerpt from a 1775 speech by Patrick Henry in which he presents his ideas concerning the American colonists' relationship with Great Britain:Mr. President, it is natural to man to indulge in the illusions of hope. We are apt to shut our eyes against a painful truth, and listen to the song of that siren, till she transforms us into beasts. Is this the part of wise men, engaged in a great and arduous struggle for liberty? Are we disposed to be of the number of those, who, having eyes, see not, and having ears, hear not, the things which so nearly concern their temporal salvation? For my part, whatever anguish of spirit it may cost, I am willing to know the whole truth; to know the worst, and to provide for it.What is most likely the author's purpose in this section of the speech?A.To challenge the belief that wise, patriotic men can ignorantly hope for peaceB.To compare those who are loyal to Great Britain to monstersC.To inspire citizens to take up arms and fight for freedomD.To provide rationale for why war with Great Britain is unavoidable