The narrator assumes that she will be gone for a long time. The act of giving her a packet of tomato seeds and asking her to plant them suggests a hope for a future reunion, indicating that the narrator expects to be away for an extended period but still holds onto the possibility of seeing Denise again when the tomatoes ripen.
Read the excerpt from Dwight Okita’s "In Response to Executive Order 9066".
I didn’t know what to say.
I gave her a packet of tomato seeds
and asked her to plant them for me, told her
when the first tomato ripened
she’d miss me.
The narrator assumes that she will
see Denise again.
die at the camp.
be gone for a long time.
not be able to plant tomatoes.
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Read the excerpt from Roosevelt’s Executive Order No. 9066.
I hereby further authorize and direct all Executive Departments, independent establishments and other Federal Agencies, to assist the Secretary of War or the said Military Commanders in carrying out this Executive Order, including the furnishing of medical aid, hospitalization, food, clothing, transportation, use of land, shelter, and other supplies, equipment, utilities, facilities, and services.
Which of the following best describes the tone Roosevelt uses in the excerpt?
commanding
condescending
hopeful
subjective
I hereby further authorize and direct all Executive Departments, independent establishments and other Federal Agencies, to assist the Secretary of War or the said Military Commanders in carrying out this Executive Order, including the furnishing of medical aid, hospitalization, food, clothing, transportation, use of land, shelter, and other supplies, equipment, utilities, facilities, and services.
Which of the following best describes the tone Roosevelt uses in the excerpt?
commanding
condescending
hopeful
subjective
The tone Roosevelt uses in the excerpt can be best described as commanding. The language is direct and authoritative, emphasizing directives and the obligation of various departments and agencies to assist in carrying out the Executive Order.
Read the excerpt from "In Response to Executive Order 9066".
I saw Denise today in Geography class.
She was sitting on the other side of the room.
“You’re trying to start a war,” she said, “giving secrets
away to the Enemy. Why can’t you keep your big
mouth shut?”
Which is represented within these lines?
imprisonment of the innocent
misrepresentation of foreigners
loss of friendship
death of childhood innocence
I saw Denise today in Geography class.
She was sitting on the other side of the room.
“You’re trying to start a war,” she said, “giving secrets
away to the Enemy. Why can’t you keep your big
mouth shut?”
Which is represented within these lines?
imprisonment of the innocent
misrepresentation of foreigners
loss of friendship
death of childhood innocence
The lines represent a loss of friendship. The exchange between the narrator and Denise indicates a conflict in their relationship, driven by the tension and suspicion arising from the wartime context, showcasing how external circumstances can impact personal connections.
Read the excerpt from Roosevelt's Executive Order No. 9066.
Whereas the successful prosecution of the war requires every possible protection against espionage and against sabotage to national-defense material, national-defense premises, and national-defense utilities. . . .
Which revision of the excerpt best adds a subjective tone?
Whereas the prosecution of the war requires protective measures against espionage and against sabotage to national-defense material, national-defense premises, and national-defense utilities. . . .
Whereas the successful prosecution of the war requires every possible protection against espionage and against sabotage from our enemies to national-defense and military materials. . . .
Whereas the successful prosecution of the war requires necessary protection against dangerous Japanese spies and against their sabotage to vulnerable national-defense material, national-defense premises, and national-defense utilities. . . .
Whereas winning the war requires much protection against espionage and against sabotage to national-defense material, national-defense premises, and national-defense utilities. . . .
Whereas the successful prosecution of the war requires every possible protection against espionage and against sabotage to national-defense material, national-defense premises, and national-defense utilities. . . .
Which revision of the excerpt best adds a subjective tone?
Whereas the prosecution of the war requires protective measures against espionage and against sabotage to national-defense material, national-defense premises, and national-defense utilities. . . .
Whereas the successful prosecution of the war requires every possible protection against espionage and against sabotage from our enemies to national-defense and military materials. . . .
Whereas the successful prosecution of the war requires necessary protection against dangerous Japanese spies and against their sabotage to vulnerable national-defense material, national-defense premises, and national-defense utilities. . . .
Whereas winning the war requires much protection against espionage and against sabotage to national-defense material, national-defense premises, and national-defense utilities. . . .
The revision that best adds a subjective tone is:
Whereas the successful prosecution of the war requires necessary protection against dangerous Japanese spies and against their sabotage to vulnerable national-defense material, national-defense premises, and national-defense utilities. . . .
This version uses emotionally charged language ("dangerous" and "vulnerable") and specifies "Japanese spies," which introduces a bias and subjective viewpoint, reflecting fear and prejudice that are not present in the original excerpt.
Read the excerpt from Roosevelt's Executive Order No. 9066.
I hereby authorize and direct the Secretary of War . . . whenever he or any designated Commander deems such action necessary or desirable, to prescribe military areas in such places and of such extent as he or the appropriate Military Commander may determine, from which any or all persons may be excluded, and with respect to which, the right of any person to enter, remain in, or leave shall be subject to whatever restrictions the Secretary of War or the appropriate Military Commander may impose in his discretion.
Which words from the excerpt best support the official nature of the document?
“authorize” and “impose”
“necessary” and “desirable”
“appropriate” and “whatever”
“right” and “person”
I hereby authorize and direct the Secretary of War . . . whenever he or any designated Commander deems such action necessary or desirable, to prescribe military areas in such places and of such extent as he or the appropriate Military Commander may determine, from which any or all persons may be excluded, and with respect to which, the right of any person to enter, remain in, or leave shall be subject to whatever restrictions the Secretary of War or the appropriate Military Commander may impose in his discretion.
Which words from the excerpt best support the official nature of the document?
“authorize” and “impose”
“necessary” and “desirable”
“appropriate” and “whatever”
“right” and “person”
The words from the excerpt that best support the official nature of the document are “authorize” and “impose.” These terms convey a sense of authority and power, highlighting the formal and authoritative tone typical of government documents.
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