Explain each keyword in your own words. 1) claim, 2) counterclaim, 3) evidence, 4) seminal work. Answer questions 1-3: Question 1) What are the characteristics of a seminal document? 2) What types of details or evidence do you look for when analyzing the theme of a seminal document? 3) Why do writers and speakers include counter or opposing, claims?

1) A claim is when you express your right to something, like your medical records etc. When you make a claim, you're saying it's true.

2) A statement opposing the claim is a counterclaim.

3) An evidence is a proof, proving something. Evidence is obtained from documents, objects, or witnesses.

4) Seminal works are articles that are initially presented as an idea of great importance.

2) Understanding the text

Verifying whether the information is true

3) To also present an opposing viewpoint, as different people have different points of views.

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- "the answers are a and b.  

when cullen speaks of planting while others reap, and standing "abject and mute," he is speaking about the racial injustices present in american society. as these injustices have changed over time, the american identity  has also shifted. those changes are, in turn, reflected in american literature."