After reading I, Too by Langston Hughes, and annotating by underlining particular facts, answer these questions. Who is the speaker? Don't forget what the time period here is. What do you think this poem is about? Also, what is the tone of this piece? Be prepared to explain why you chose this tone.

Which is easier to identify direct or indirect characterization? why

Boss: oh no! that’s the phone again! secretary: blank boss: . a. shall i take it? b. will you answer it? c. can you do me a favor? d. may i hang it up?

Read the passage, then use the explanation to infer the meaning of the word predominant. the novel was so popular that it was eventually added to a list of books that every ninth grader had to read. it became the predominant work of literature. what is the most likely definition of the word predominant?