Read these sentences from the passage.Reporters arrived from other areas to write stories about the relocation. They portrayed the people of the Tennessee Valley as ignorant, downtrodden hillbillies.The author included these sentences to

Which of the following is a key characteristic of Southwestern humor literature?Featured stories about the humorous adventures of women as they entered the frontierFeatured comic tales about farmers and white settlersMade use of dialectPushed the boundaries of comedic writing with humor that was considered to be offensive at the time

Writers of Southwestern humor attempted to describe the life, culture, and history of those seen as more civilized living "back east".TrueFalse

Select the correct text in the passage.Which sentence from the text reveals the author's purpose for writing the text?(1) Studies have shown that there is a connection between food deserts, race, and policies since the 1930s. After the Agricultural Adjustment Act that came with the New Deal in 1933 in response to the Great Depression, there were limits on types of crops and livestock that farmers could raise and grow, which increased food prices. It is important to note that these high prices made it even harder for families who were already struggling to purchase food. During segregation, white middle class residents fled to the suburbs. With them came the supermarkets and healthy food options. Some say that businesses follow money and demand. . . .(2) There is a lot to unpack here. But there are people who are noticing this ugly web that keeps food deserts in existence. Part of Michelle Obama's "Let Move" campaign was to partner with large grocery chains to open locations in food deserts, providing access to healthy foods at affordable prices. If more people can share her thinking, imagine how differently the lives of over 19 million Americans can be. With more grocery stores caring about people over profits, more Americans can live healthier lives. More Americans living healthier lives means less strain on the American healthcare system. The residents that suffer just 15 miles away need a solution that they can champion since our city officials do not seem to care.(3) I reached out to a grassroots organization called Feed the Soul. They work with BIPOC communities to create food gardens without depending on the city officials who have neglected them. Feed the Soul sponsors work with community representatives to write grants, secure funds, and create a plan for the gardens. I invited sponsors out to tour the food desert with me. We met with the principals of the elementary and junior high schools, as well as managers of two apartment complexes near ideal garden spaces. The principals and managers loved the idea of creating community gardens. Within two months, we held school meetings, contacted city officials to legalize the use of four garden spaces, and posted gardening schedules on newly-formed community websites. Six months later, the gardening has started, and the community is excited. Retirees in the community are especially thrilled because they now get to stay active and bond with other members of the community, especially the children at the schools. Slowly but surely things are turning around for that community. My dream is that more gardens can pop up—whether they are community gardens or individual gardens on apartment patios or in backyards, they will allow residents to eat healthier and live longer.

Which of the following descriptions is true of MOST Southwestern humor writers?Most were actually from the Northeastern states, and they had never visited the frontier.Most were white and came from privileged, well-educated backgrounds.Most were professional authors who came from literary families.Most were women who wrote under a pseudonym.

What was the conclusion of the story of 'The People of the Town'?