motivate individuals to stay dedicated to the quest for American liberty.
The syllables with emphasis in the line "We wear our fingers rough with handling them" are: wear, fin, rough, hand, them.
This line exemplifies iambic pentameter, which alternates between unstressed and stressed syllables, beginning with an unstressed one. For example, WE is unstressed, then WEAR is stressed, continuing this pattern.
Answer:
D.
Explanation:
Cesar Chavez was a prominent labor leader and activist instrumental in advocating for better pay and working conditions for farmers.
On November 9, 1984, Chavez addressed the Commonwealth Club of California, San Francisco. He opened his speech by mentioning the Bracero incident, where 32 Bracero farm workers lost their lives.
He referenced the tragic accident of the Braceros that occurred 21 years prior, as a tribute to their legacy. Braceros were brought in from Mexico to work on California farms. The bus they used was repurposed from a flatbed truck, which led to the fatalities of these workers.
Consequently, the right answer is option D.
"Heroes Every Child Should Know" is a compilation authored by Hamilton Wright Mabie, an American writer who was born in New York in 1845 and passed away in 1916. Published in 1908, this work collects tales of heroic figures from historical times, myths, and folk traditions that Mabie considered important for children to learn as models of virtuous behavior and conduct. In the excerpt, Mabie suggests that heroes have consistently been cherished across various eras and cultures because they symbolize the pinnacle of human qualities such as strength, goodness, and admirable traits. Despite the diversity in kinds of heroes throughout history, the reverence for them remains a common thread among people.
