A "Man of Magnitude" is described as someone who positively affects humankind through social reform. A potential nomination for "Person of Magnitude" could be Martin Luther King, Jr. MLK was a political activist who preached civil disobedience to achieve equality. His famous speeches are still cited today as the fight for equality continues.
Answer:
1. The author supports his argument, in paragraphs 1 and 2 of "What is an American?" in these ways:
a) They inspire admiration for the rapid development of America.
b) They advocate further exploration of America.
2. Two claims supported by the information in the passage are:
a) Concussions are the deadliest injury on Earth.
b) Diseases like dementia, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's occur only after a head injury.
Explanation:
1. An American is a citizen of the U.S. who values life and acknowledges that life has got the best to offer him or her. He or she therefore strives to achieve more in life than his or her current situation offers. Americans are not satisfied with the status quo. They believe in life, freedom, and opportunity for a better tomorrow. They work to achieve the best.
2. A concussion is a head injury that affects the the brain. It is also described as temporary brain injury, TBI. It is usually characterized by many symptoms, including loss of memory, headache, and fatigue.
