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Which phrases have strong connotations that support the author’s purpose? Check all that apply.
“ethnic diversity”
“perpetual tension”
“shaping our society”
“deeply confused image”
“race- and color-blind way”
America has a deeply confused image of itself that is in perpetual tension. We are a nation that takes pride in our ethnic diversity, recognizing its importance in shaping our society and in adding richness to its existence. Yet, we simultaneously insist that we can and must function and live in a race- and color-blind way that ignores these very differences that in other contexts we laud.
—“A Latina Judge’s Voice,”
Sonia Sotomayor

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America has a deeply confused image of itself that is in perpetual tension. We are a nation that takes pride in our ethnic diversity, recognizing its importance in shaping our society and in adding richness to its existence. Yet, we simultaneously insist that we can and must function and live in a race- and color-blind way that ignores these very differences that in other contexts we laud.

—“A Latina Judge’s Voice,”

Sonia Sotomayor

Which phrases have strong connotations that support the author’s purpose? Check all that apply.

Answer:

- “perpetual tension”

- “deeply confused image”

- “race- and color-blind way”

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The phrases which have strong connotations that support the author's purpose are the following:

2. "Perpetual tension."

4. "Deeply confused image."

5. "Race- and color-blind way."

  • Words and phrases that have a strong connotation are the ones that convey a powerful image or feeling.
  • They are often used by authors and speakers when they wish to convince their audience of their opinion by appealing to their senses and emotions.
  • In the excerpt we are analyzing here, Sonia Sotomayor uses phrases with strong connotations.
  • Their purpose is to convey the sense of an unfair society that is constantly tense due to race-related issues.
  • The author emphasizes society's lack of ability to deal with race when she describes it as a confused, race- and color-blinded society.

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