English
English, 15.12.2021 17:20, gemouljr

Read this argument excerpt. Identify the claim (the position taken by the writer).

from On Being a Cripple by Nancy Mairs
First, the matter of semantics. I am a cripple. I choose this word to name me. I choose from among several possibilities, the most common of which are "handicapped" and "disabled." I made the choice a number of years ago, without thinking, unaware of my motives for doing so. Even now, I’m not sure what those motives are, but I recognize that they are complex and not entirely flattering. People—crippled or not—wince at the word "cripple," as they do not at "handicapped" or "disabled." Perhaps I want them to wince. I want them to see me as a tough customer, one to whom the fates/gods/viruses have not been kind, but who can face the brutal truth of her existence squarely. As a cripple, I swagger.

answer
Answers: 2

Other questions on the subject: English

image
English, 21.06.2019 18:30, mya1318
According to greek religion, what happened to those who did not receive proper burial rites?
Answers: 1
image
English, 21.06.2019 18:30, neharikakalasapkkam
It is true that prior to 1914 the united states often had been disturbed by events in other continents. we had even engaged in two wars with european nations and in a number of undeclared wars in the west indies, in the mediterranean and in the pacific for the maintenance of american rights and for the principles of peaceful commerce. but in no case had a serious threat been raised against our national safety or our continued independence. what is the theme of this excerpt? a. the responsibility for americans to avoid involvement in war. b. america’s history of international involvement. c. a new kind of threat to american security. d. america’s history as a peaceful nation.
Answers: 1
image
English, 21.06.2019 22:00, newyorkvincetti
Complete the following sentence with the phrase that is grammatically correct public libraries are important because they encourage learning, provide low-cost resources, and o o a. inspire community involvement b. community involvemeling o c. to inspire community involvement o d. inspiring community involvement
Answers: 2
image
English, 22.06.2019 06:00, duhitzmay9395
Power going out story i need with a plot and the starting point is you wake up late, the power is out, and yeah. plz try to make it non complex since i have to write it in spanish
Answers: 1
Do you know the correct answer?
Read this argument excerpt. Identify the claim (the position taken by the writer).

fro...

Questions in other subjects: