The central idea in this paragraph is that Branch Rickey
was a good and noble person. Use the drop-down menu
to choose the phrase that is an example of a supporting
detail that connects to this central idea.
He had me transfixed as he spoke. I could feel his
sincerity, and I began to get a sense of how much this
major step meant to him. Because of his nature and his
passion for justice, he had to do what he was doing. He
continued. The rumbling voice, the theatrical gestures,
were gone. He was speaking from a deep, quiet strength.
-I Never Had It Made,
Jackie Robinson, as told to Alfred Duckett
"The rumbling voice
"his nature and his passion for justice
"He was speaking
"theatrical gestures"

What do you think about world hunger? what could we do to make it better or fix it to where people are getting the things they need? what would you do?

Look at this dictionary entry: realize (ree-uh-lyz) v. to become completely aware of (something) as a fact; understand without a doubt to make (something desired or anticipated) occur to give real, definite or physical form to a plan, dream, or goal to earn (money or a profit) from a deal which sentence uses the word realize as it is described in the fourth definition? a. mike realized the gravity of the situation only when dalia explained it to him. b. only hard work and perseverance can people realize their dreams. c. he felt that his vision was realized when he finished reading the final draft of the narrative. d. fay's glass paintings are expected to realize a handsome profit. e. dan will realize his goal of going to an ivy league school only if he works hard.

Which statement is true about the theme of a short story? a. the theme is directly stated in the story. b. the theme is the message the author wants to convey. c. the theme is the purpose of the story. d. the theme is the same as the subject of the story.