Questioning stereotypes facilitates the culture of inclusivity. In accordance with our school ethos of inclusivity, people of diverse backgrounds should be treated at par so that everyone gets an opportunity to grow. How does the portrayal of Mrs Luella Bates Washington Jones in the story ‘Thank You, M’am’ by Langston Hughes verify the need to question rigid mindsets and embrace the culture of inclusivity? Also, relate it to the inquisitive approach of the narrator of the poem ‘Mending Wall’.

Which of the following domestic fiction themes is exemplified in the following quote from The Wide, Wide World?"It has comforted me greatly, my dear child, that you have shown yourself so submissive and patient under this affliction. I should scarcely have been able to endure it if you had not exerted self-control. You have behaved beautifully."CommunityInnocent young girlWomen's relationshipsReligion

Why does Roger want to thank Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones at the end of the story?A. Roger appreciates the faith that Mrs. Jones has in him and regrets trying to steal from her.B. Roger recognizes that Mrs. Jones did not report him to the police and wants to help his family.C. Roger learns that people can be trustworthy, even though he was suspicious of Mrs. Jones at first.D. Roger realizes that Mrs. Jones invited him to her home because she is lonely and wants his company.

I knew how to act and the right things to say, but I felt like a phony. I really cared about Lilly and I wanted her parents to like me, but this world was so different from mine. I wasn't comfortable in these clothes or around their friends. I felt like they could see right through me — like they knew where I came from and who my parents were. I decided to reveal my insecurities to Lilly, and she quickly put my mind at ease. She explained how much her family admired me and wanted to me to be a part of them.Which statement describes the aesthetic impact the author most likely intends the resolution to have on the reader?A.The author wants readers to consider the purpose of family conflicts.B.The author wants readers to feel disappointment and sadness.C.The author wants readers to gain a sense of relief and satisfaction.D.The author wants readers to question the reliability of the narrator.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

In her TED Talk titled “Embracing Otherness, Embracing Myself,” Thandiwe Newton focuses the most on:a.The suspension of ‘self’ during performance, in dance and actingb.The impact that growing up in 1970s England has in the self-development of a mixed-race colored girl childc.Discovering the importance of ‘essence’ over that of ‘self’d.Thandiwe’s study of anthropology, psychology, and race studiesClear my choice

In her TED Talk titled “Embracing Otherness, Embracing Myself,” Thandiwe Newton focuses the most on:a.The suspension of ‘self’ during performance, in dance and actingb.Thandiwe’s study of anthropology, psychology, and race studiesc.Discovering the importance of ‘essence’ over that of ‘self’d.The impact that growing up in 1970s England has in the self-development of a mixed-race colored girl childClear my choice