In 2001 the UK National Census recorded that more than 1 in 20 Londoners were of black African descent, a figure that has continued to rise in the years since. Modern British life and culture now have a strong African component. This development is merely the latest chapter in the history of relations between Africa and western Europe, and in that long and turbulent history the Benin Bronzes, as they used to be known, hold a unique place.

How does the author engage the reader?

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by giving an anecdote that makes the reader interested in modern British life
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by providing a quotation that makes the reader interested in current census data
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by presenting a series of interesting facts that make the reader curious about the significance of the Benin Bronzes
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by providing a description of the Benin Bronzes that makes the reader interested in how they were made

Bravery can you to do something that is new, frightening, or dangerous. people may need bravery to speak out against injustice or persevere when a task is difficult. think about an event in your life that required bravery. write a personal narrative that recounts the event. describe what happened and the impact the event had on your life. as you write, remember your essay will be scored based on how well you: develop a multi-paragraph response to the assigned topic that clearly communicates the purpose of your story to the audience describe the characters, setting, and conflict using meaningful sensory descriptions and details that enable the reader to visualize the experiences in your narrative. organize your story in a clear and logical manner, including an introduction, body, and conclusion. use well-structured sentences and language that are appropriate for your audience. edit your work to conform to the conventions of standard american english. use any of the tools available to you, such as the checklist, spellchecker, or graphic organizer.