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At the beginning of the story, “Sweat” by Zora Neale Hurston, what did Sykes use to scare Delia?

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Compare your stance on identity to Maggie and Dee’s character in “Everyday Use.” Is identity defined by what you have and do, or is identity defined from a story of a legacy, or something else?

Compare and contrast the use of first-person in two poems by Langston Hughes. In what ways does the speaker’s “I” differ in each poem and in what ways is it similar? (Note: Select two of the following poems: “Mother to Son,” “Theme for English B,’ “The Negro Speaks of Rivers,” “Song for a Dark Girl” and “I Too”). 

Short Answer (This section involves synthesis; you should paraphrase examples from the text to support your insights. Answer all the questions provided. Your responses should comprise at least 4-5 sentences and explain the significance of your claim(s).) Attention: Avoid plagiarism by seeking other sources (e.g. Chat GPT) for answering the writing prompts. Students who violate the Academic Honesty Policy, noted on your syllabus in more detail, will be subject to disciplinary actions which could range from a zero on an assignment to failure of the course; repeated offenses can result in dismissal from the university.

How are masculine and feminine roles presented, then challenged in Trifles by Susan Glaspell?

What do the speaker(s) in two poems by Robert Frost reveal about himself through the story he tells? (Select two of the following poems: Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening,” “Mending Wall,” “The Road Not Taken” or “Fire and Ice.”)