Question

explain the author’s meaning of “kids learned early that walking with an air of being in control was necessary for survival.” what can you infer about the neighborhood sampson and his friends are growing up in? use evidence from the text to support your response.

Explanation:

To answer this, we analyze the quote: "walking with an air of being in control" implies kids needed to seem confident/assertive to stay safe. For the neighborhood, infer it’s likely dangerous or hostile (e.g., crime, bullying, or lack of safety—so kids adopt a “controlled” demeanor to avoid trouble). But since the text isn’t provided, we can’t use specific evidence. However, the task is to explain the author’s meaning (the survival need for a controlled walk) and infer the neighborhood’s nature (unsafe, requiring such a posture).

Answer:

(Without the full text, a sample response could be: The author means kids realized acting confident/assertive (walking “in control”) was vital to avoid harm. The neighborhood is likely unsafe (e.g., with threats like crime, bullying), so kids use this demeanor to survive. But specific text evidence is needed, so the “ADD TEXT HERE” section should include details from the source, like descriptions of danger, fights, or fear in the area.)