Question

when photographs of the faces of all those who died in the world trade center destruction are assembled in one place, it will be possible to trace in the skin color, the shape of the eyes and the noses, the texture of the hair, a map of the world. these are the representatives of a mongrel nation that somehow, at times like this, has one spirit. like many improbable ideas, when it actually works, its a wonder. - \a quilt of a country,\ anna quindlen what techniques does quindlen use to support the idea that america becomes one in the face of tragedy? check all that apply. facts and statistics emotional language vivid imagery quotations from other people neutral language

Explanation:

• Facts and statistics: The passage doesn't use numerical data or factual statistics to support the idea.
• Emotional language: Phrases like "a mongrel nation that somehow, at times like this, has one spirit" and "when it actually works, it’s a wonder" evoke emotions about unity in tragedy.
• Vivid imagery: Descriptions like "trace in the skin color, the shape of the eyes and the noses, the texture of the hair, a map of the world" create a vivid picture of the diverse faces, supporting the unity idea.
• Quotations from other people: There are no quotes from others in the passage.
• Neutral language: The language is not neutral; it's emotional and uses imagery, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

B. emotional language, C. vivid imagery