Question

assessment questions

1. in paragraph 4, obama repeats the phrase \would not be pushed.\ what is the effect of this repetition?

a. it emphasizes parks strength of will and determination.
b. it suggests that the bus driver was physically larger than parks.
c. it suggests that parks has experienced unfair treatment before.
d. it emphasizes parks dislike of the bus driver and their previous encounter.
obama delivers a speech dedicating a statue of in the national statuary hall. rosa parks is best up her seat for a white passenger, sparking the address dedicating rosa parks statue.\ then, choosing the best response.

Explanation:

To determine the effect of the repetition of "would not be pushed" in Obama's speech about Rosa Parks, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Repetition of a phrase emphasizing Parks' resolve (not being pushed) aligns with highlighting her strength of will and determination, as she refused to give up her seat, showing steadfastness.
• Option B: The phrase doesn't relate to the bus driver's physical size.
• Option C: The repetition focuses on her resolve, not prior unfair treatment.
• Option D: The phrase isn't about disliking the bus driver or their encounter.

Answer:

A. It emphasizes Parks' strength of will and determination.