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The Tropics in New York
Claude McKay

Bananas ripe and green, and ginger-root,
Cocoa in pods and alligator pears,°
And tangerines and mangoes and grape fruit,
Fit for the highest prize at parish fairs,

5 Set in the window, bringing memories
Of fruit-trees laden by low-singing rills,
And dewy dawns, and mystical blue skies
In benediction° over nun-like hills.

My eyes grew dim, and I could no more gaze;
10 A wave of longing through my body swept,
And, hungry for the old, familiar ways,
I turned aside and bowed my head and wept.


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2. alligator pears: avocados, tropical fruits. All the foods mentioned in this stanza grow in Jamaica, the Caribbean island where the poet was born.
6. rills: streams; brooks.
8. benediction: blessing.


The title of the poem, “The Tropics in New York,” is ironic because —
a.
it is a very unusual title for a poem
b.
sometimes it gets extremely hot in New York
c.
we don’t expect to find the tropics in New York
d.
the weather is a lot nicer in the tropics

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Answer 1

Answer:

The title of the poem is ironic because C) we don’t expect to find the tropics in New York.

Explanation:

The title is oxymoron because as we know tropics never grew in New York and never will.


Related Questions

What is the bet between the lawyer and the banker?


A

The banker will pay the lawyer two million

dollars to spend fifteen years in solitary

confinement.


B

The lawyer will pay the banker two million

dollars if he can't stay in solitary confinement

for five years.


C The lawyer must spend anywhere between five

and fifteen years in solitary confinement.


D The banker and the lawyer will attempt to see

who can last the longest in solitary

confinement.

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Answer:

A. The banker will pay the lawyer two million dollars to spend fifteen years in solitary confinement.

Explanation:

According to the short story, The Bet by Anton Chekhov, a bet is placed between a lawyer and a banker where the banker promised to pay the lawyer two million rubles if he is able to stay in solitary confinement for fifteen years.

The terms of the bet were that he would not have direct contact with anyone but was allowed to write and receive letters.

the 10 characteristics of a Horror Story.

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Answer:

Scary

frighting

fun

spooky

horror

suspense

Mystery

Surprise

Fearful

shocking

Answer:

Shocking

Tremendous Fear

Anxiety

Betrayal

Gore

Gothic

Scary

Demonic

Obsessive

Ruthless

Explanation:

What is a thirteen letter word for main character of the story

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Friend at court is another word

what is the climax of the short story “presto” Please help will give brainliest if correct.

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Answer:

The rabbit must pull a trick out of the hat to save the magician.

Explanation:

I've watched this short film before.

What persuasive technique is being used when a writer uses facts,Numbers,information and logic when persuading

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Answer:

Apeal to reason

Explanation:

Answer:

Appeal to Reason

Explanation:

Appeal to reason is the technique

Read the excerpt from Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass.


I was born in Tuckahoe, near Hillsborough, and about twelve miles from Easton, in Talbot county, Maryland. I have no accurate knowledge of my age, never having seen any authentic record containing it. By far the larger part of the slaves know as little of their ages as horses know of theirs, and it is the wish of most masters within my knowledge to keep their slaves thus ignorant.



Which central idea is developed and supported by this passage?


A) Hypocrisy in religion is used to justify slavery.


B) Justice for enslaved people is impossible.


C) An enslaved person is treated no better than an animal.


D) Keeping people enslaved makes slaveholders inhuman.

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Answer:

C) An enslaved person is treated no better than an animal.

Explanation:

Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglas is a memoir written by famous orator and former slave Frederick Douglass in 1845.

The given excerpt tells us that an enslaved person was treated no better than an animal. People didn't know basic things about themselves, such as their own age. Slaveholders wanted their slaves to remain as ignorant as possible, just like animals, because that made it easier to control them.

Answer:

c

Explanation:

I took the test

The phrase “soaked in the beauty ” shows that Elder Brother —

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Answer:

The Elder Brother is really handsome

Explanation:

Because soaked in beauty means your really pretty or handsome like you were born with beauty.

How does a formal discussion differ from an informal discussion?

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Answer:

While in a formal discussion, you would be using words like 'sir' and 'maam' while showing respect to the individual. In an informal discussion, you would most likely be talking to hour friends, often using slang.

Explanation:

Answer: A formal discussion requires advanced preparation.

Explanation: It’s correct :)

interview

where did you have your first meal at a restaurant?
when when did you have your first meal at a restaurant?

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Answer:

golden coral

Explanation:

I was 4 years old

What is located after the initiating Incident but before the climax?

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I’d say it’s the rising action. I’m not very sure though, but based on normal high society logic I’d believe it’s the rising action of a plot.

Urgent If a coworker consistently questions Darias ability to do her job he is: -threatening her competence face -threatening her autonomy face -threatening her fellowship face -None of the above

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Answer:

A. threatening her competence

Explanation:

Competence refers to a person's ability to discharge his duties well because he is skilled at his job. A competent person discharges his duties well and is excellent at his job. When a person is consistently accused at work for not discharging his duties properly, the accuser is pointing fingers at his competence.

So, when a coworker questions Darias' ability to do her job, he is threatening her competence.

what kind of barrier is information overload?

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Answer:

Communication barrier.

Explanation:

Information Overload is simply the act of having a lot of information about a particular topic or subject. This availability of enormous information to a person can make the person make some avoidable errors. This causes a delay in responding or replying messages.

The kind of barrier that is Information Overload is communication barrier.

Can someone help me pls???!!!
Chapter one the hobbit

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A letter received from Gandalf

It is a great book, make sure to message me if you need anymore help with the answers! ~pluto100
A. a letter form Gandalf

Is hovered an antonym for sunk?

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Yes, it is an antonym

What does the landlady insist billy do?

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drink his tea

Explanation:

“In the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C. there hangs a quilt unlike any other in the world. In fanciful, inspired, and yet simple and identifiable figures, it portrays the story of the Crucifixion. It is considered rare, beyond price. Though it follows no known pattern of quilt-making, and thought it is made of bits and pieces of worthless rags, it is obviously the work of a person of powerful imagination and deep spiritual feeling. Below this quilt I saw a note that says it was made by “an anonymous Black woman in Alabama, a hundred years ago.” If we could locate this “anonymous” black woman from Alabama, she would turn out to be one of our grandmothers-an artist who left her mark in the only materials she could afford, and in the only medium her position in society allowed her to use.”

The quilt described in the passage above is symbolic of ____________.

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i think it would be symbolic of either the bible, the crucifixion or jesus

Answer:

The mark her mother left on the world

Explanation:

WHY DO YOU THINK POLANCO CHOSE TO USE THE WORD
HARNESS WHEN REFRENCING A FLOWER IN A POT?

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Answer:

To resemble that the flower in the flower pot was being controlled during it's life.

Explanation:

What characteristics do you look for in a best friend?

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Answer:

Idk I guess someone I can bother

Answer:

Friendlyness.

Explanation:

Friends should be friendly.

she slammed the door and stuffed towels under it. Finally
Based on the sentences above, how does Elaine feel about spiders?
A)
She dislikes spiders.
B)
She is miffed by spiders.
She is annoyed by spiders
D
She is terrified of spiders.

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Answer:

D) she is terrified of spiders

Explanation:

i mean if she was annoyed or disliked them, she would've killed it, but she closed the door and put TOWELS underneath it

What does the author of the "Equal Pay Bill" letter think women should be doing? A. Staying home with their children B. Getting an education to improve their career options C. At work earning as much money as men D. Becoming a larger political presence​

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Answer:

C. At work earning as much money as men

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the answer to your question is C

Read the excerpt from The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone.

Now Young made a leap of the imagination. It was like the inspired hunches that have led so many of the great advances in science and technology over the ages.

Which best describes this excerpt?

It is biased because it reflects an attitude about one of Thomas Young’s ideas.
It is biased because it reflects a negative attitude about technology.
It is unbiased because it discusses the great advances in technology.
It is unbiased because it discusses Thomas Young’s active imagination.

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Answer:

It is biased because it reflects an attitude about one of Thomas Young's ideas.

Explanation:

I think lol

Answer:

A

Explanation:

Who is the most beautiful woman in this world?​

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Answer:

Bella Hadid

you

me

everyone is beautiful

Answer:

Bella Hadid

Supermodel Bella Hadid has been declared the most beautiful woman in the world after she passed a science test that determines what constitutes the 'perfect face'. The 23-year-old was found to be 94.35% 'accurate' to the Golden Ratio of Beauty Phi - a measure of physical perfection.

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Which element does strong narrative always contain

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Answer:

The elements indispensable for a good narrative writing are - engaging dialogue between the characters of the text, rich and vivid descriptions wherefrom the readers might obtain a pen picture of the entire happenings, and thoughtful reflection which bounds the readers to think.

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Answer:

Solar and chemical

Explanation:

Plants get their energy from the sun, which in turn helps them make food in photosysthesis.

29. What type of sentence is this? "Contains only one independent clause"
a Simple
b Compound
c Complex
d. Compound complex

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Answer:

A. Simple

Explanation:

The type of sentence that contains only one independent clause is the simple sentence. Every sentence and independent clause must contain a subject and predicate and express a complete thought. Only that way they can stand on their own and still make sense.

Compound sentences are sentences that consist of at least two independent clauses.

Complex sentences are sentences that consist of one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.

Compound complex sentences are sentences that consist of two or more independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a search engine? (5 points)
a
Ob
It is an engine that runs on reliable information.
It is the box where you type in what you are looking for.
It is the list of websites that appears once you press "search."
It searches through the Internet and finds websites that match your subject.
Ос
Od

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i’m sorry lol i’m bored

Answer:

The answer is D

Explanation:

4. There (is-are) a dog, a cat, and a bird in the garage.

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Answer: There is a dog, a cat, and a bird in the garage

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There is a dog, a cat, and a bird in the garage

How does Caesar prove that the conspirators' thoughts about his arrogance may be a reality?

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Answer:

by doing what he did sorry im a smart***

Explanation:

CUS HE WAS A BAD AHHH JIT

Read the excerpt from Fourteen by Alice Gerstenberg. Which part of the plot structure does the excerpt represent? ""Mr. Farnsworth?"" sneered Mrs. Pringle. ""It’s the Prince of Wales that we will turn our attention to now. Who knew a blizzard could be such a wonderful thing!"" A. exposition B. resolution C. rising action D. climax

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Answer:

B. resolution

Explanation:

Resolution is the element of the plot that represents the moment when the characters finished facing their biggest challenges. This element is more towards the end of the story, ending it and concluding it.

A blizzard is a great challenge, but with reading the excerpt shown in the question above, we can see that the characters have already faced the blizzard and not only were they victorious, but were also surprised by the result of the blizzard. This excerpt is an example of plot resolution.

Answer:

resolution

Explanation:

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Answer:

passage, response, accurate, revise

Explanation:

hopefully I'm correct

Answer:

I apologize if this is wrong, I matched them to what best seemed fit.

Explanation:

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