The text most likely begins with a long compound sentence "Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1951, Joy Harjo is a poet, a musician, a children’s book author, a lecturer, and an award-winning writer, as well as the first Native American U.S. poet laureate" to emphasize Harjo’s many accomplishments.
Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1951, Joy Harjo is a poet, a musician, a children’s book author, a lecturer, and an award-winning writer, as well as the first Native American U.S. poet laureate. Her poetry is a vivid reflection of her life experiences and her connection to her Muscogee (Creek) heritage. Harjo is a symbol of resilience and creativity for her people and many others. Her words are powerful.
Why does the text most likely begin with a long compound sentence?
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to focus on where Harjo was born
to focus on where Harjo was born
to detail the many awards Harjo has won
to detail the many awards Harjo has won
to emphasize Harjo’s many accomplishments
to emphasize Harjo’s many accomplishments
to show the importance of her age
to show the importance of her age
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