Which statement best describes how the connotation of the word statesman affects the passage's meaning?
His many years in office have made Senator Obie a true statesman. He
can certainly teach those well-dressed amateurs in the state capitol a
thing or two
O A. The connotation suggests that Obie has earned the respect of
those around him.
O B. The connotation reinforces the idea that Obie is well liked but
inexperienced
O C. The connotation indicates that Obie is known for his underhanded
dealings.
O D. The connotation shows that Obie will soon retire from the Senate
due to age

What central idea does this passage develop? the impact of fate the integrity of leaders the ruthlessness of power the importance of friendship

The point of view that london uses in white fang the reader understand the perspectives

Read the excerpt from the poem "growing up italian" by maria mazziotti gillan and answer the question that follows. when i was a little girl, i thought everyone was italian, and that was good. we visted our aunts and uncles, and they visted us. the italian language smooth and sweet in my mouth. in kindergarten, english words fell on me, thick and sharp as hail. i grew silent, the italian word balanced on the edge of my tongue and the english word, lost during the first moment of every question. source: gillan, maria mazziotti. "growing up italian." poetrymagazine. com. poetry magazine, n. d. web. 30 mar. 2011. what is the tone of this poem? what does the tone reveal about the speaker of the poem and the conflict she faces? based on this excerpt, what can you predict about the theme of the poem?