Question

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(a) part a. which sentence best expresses the main theme or message of passage 1?
a civilization has changed for the better.
b women are the best judges of character.
c women have more inner strength than men.
d all are welcome to enter this country.
(b) part b
which two phrases support the answer in part a?
a a mighty woman with a torch, (line 4)
b from her beacon - hand / glows world - wide welcome; (lines 6–7)
c “give me your tired, your poor, / your huddled masses” (lines 10–11)
d whose flame / is the imprisoned lightning (lines 4–5)
e “keep, ancient lands, your storied pomp!” cries she (line 9)

Explanation:

Part A

To determine the main theme, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The passage (likely about the Statue of Liberty or similar) focuses on welcoming all, not civilization's improvement. Eliminate.
• Option B: The passage doesn't discuss women judging character. Eliminate.
• Option C: The passage isn't about comparing women's and men's inner strength. Eliminate.
• Option D: Phrases like "Give me your tired, your poor" and "Glows world - wide welcome" support the idea of welcoming all to the country. This matches.

We need to find phrases that support the answer in Part A (all are welcome).

• Option A: Describes a mighty woman with a torch, not about welcoming. Eliminate.
• Option B: "Glows world - wide welcome" directly shows a universal welcome. Supports.
• Option C: "Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses" shows welcoming those in need. Supports.
• Option D: Describes the flame, not about welcoming. Eliminate.
• Option E: Is about rejecting ancient lands' pomp, not welcoming. Eliminate.

Answer:

D. All are welcome to enter this country.

Part B