Why is this poem called a Dream Boogie?

What will be an ideal response?


* The poem is called a Boogie because it has a musical rhythm that lends itself to performance.
* It is probably called a Dream Boogie because it alludes to Hughes's other works, particularly "Harlem" (or "A Dream Deferred").

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In paragraph 3, the phrase "a strong moral compass" most nearly means

a. the ability to apply abstract rules to a concrete solution in the business world. b. the ability to find a way out of a business loophole. c. the ability to judge between right and wrong and act with integrity. d. the ability to navigate the system of rules and legislation with ease.

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In the drama of Sophocles, violence and bloodshed take place offstage;thus, the suicide of Jocasta is only reported to us. Nor do we witness Oedipus’s removal of his eyes; this horror is only given in the report by the second messenger. Of what advantage or disadvantage to the play is this limitation?

What will be an ideal response?

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Mark each sentence as vrai or faux.

1. L’Asie est plus petite que l’Europe. 2. La ville de New York est plus grande que la ville de Seattle. 3. Les États-Unis ont moins d’habitants que la France. 4. Il fait plus froid au Canada qu’aux Caraïbes.

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Escucha las conversaciones. Luego, determina si las siguientes oraciones son verdaderas o falsas. Corrige las falsas.

1. Cuando estuvo en Puerto Plata, Yamile disfrutó del mar. 2. Dante no tuvo problemas para viajar en la capital de República Dominicana. 3. El deporte favorito de Miguel es el buceo con tubo de respiración. 4. Sammy Sosa nunca recibió apoyo de su familia. 5. Los únicos dominicanos que conoce Lisa son músicos.

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