This question is about the article "American flag stands for tolerance"
Answer and Explanation:
Allen shows that he believes that an individual can present better ways to show his discontent with the government instead of disrespecting the national flag by burning it, with that, we can see that he does not agree with the Supreme Court's decision to allow the burning of flags is a fair protest against the government, but quickly Allen claims that the Supreme Court is correct in allowing this, since even presenting a form of disrespect, the burning of flags is part of a peaceful protest, in addition to allowing freedom of expression in the country.
This shows that Allen's arguments are based on the country's ethical and legal standards and not on his own opinions, or on the sentimetalism he may feel for national symbols. He addresses the counterargument as a justification as to why he should not evaluate the Supreme Court's permission, but rather support it. This can be seen through the paragraph:
<em>"The American flag is a cherished symbol of our national aspirations [...] iven the widespread and deeply felt reverence for this symbol of what we perceive to be the best of our civilization, what is the harm in insisting upon a modicum of respect for it? [...] Any messages that burning the flag might convey easily can be communicated in other ways. </em>
<em>The Supreme Court was not wrong. Indeed, a decision contrary to the one reached would have been a definitive step away from our national aspirations. A commitment to the intertwined freedoms of conscience and expression is at the core of those aspirations. What most distinguishes our civilization from both its predecessors and its contemporary competitors is a belief in the sanctity of the human conscience. Each individual is to have the freedom to develop by his or her own lights, and not by the command of officialdom. That requires not just the right to be let alone, but also the right to communicate with, to learn from and test views in conversations."</em>
Answer:
A
Explanation:
I read this is in 7th grade!! It is a book about Leonard Mead who is the only man in the future that takes walks! Everyone else just stays inside watching TV. Since no one goes outside anymore, his behavior is considered regressive and he is arrested. Bradbury feared this might happen during the world war ||. He did not like technology at all, and said it was dangerous!
He wants people to support him. He sought to emphasize the historic nature of the events at Pearl Harbor, implicitly urging the American people never to forget the attack and memorialize its date.
Read the passage from "the seven voyages of sindbad the sailor.” [the porter] followed the servant into a vast room, where a great company was seated round a table covered with all sorts of delicacies. in the place of honor sat a tall, grave man, whose long white beard gave him a venerable air. behind his chair stood a crowd of attendants eager to minister to his wants. this was the famous sindbad himself. the porter, more than ever alarmed at the sight of so much magnificence, tremblingly saluted the noble company. sindbad, making a sign to him to approach, caused him to be seated at his right hand, and himself heaped choice morsels upon his plate, and poured out for him a draught of excellent wine, and presently, when the banquet drew to a close, spoke to him familiarly, asking his name and occupation. how do the underlined words and phrases in the passage create meaning?
A. They explain the porter's anxiety at meeting a well-known man.
B. They set up a threatening conflict between sindbad and the porter.
C. They describe the layout of the dining hall and the porter's location in it.
D. They demonstrate sindbad's respectability and his generosity toward the porter.
The passage demonstrate Sindbad's respectability and his generosity toward the porter.
Answer: Option D.
Explanation:
‘The Seven Voyages of Sindbad the Sailor’ is an adventurous novel which describes the adventures of Sindbad on his say to seven voyage. From the above mentioned passage, we get to know how respectable and generous Sinbad is. His generosity can be seen from the instance when he invited the porter to sit beside him and served him a glass of wine while having a casual conversation with the porter. He thus, is truly a wise man with a noble company.
