Question

Reread the following sentences: “An act may be wrong, but unless the ruling power recognizes the wrong, it is useless to hope for a correction of it. Principles may be right, but they are not established within an hour.” Circle the word “but” in each sentence.

A) Consider how Keckley uses the word “but” in each of these sentences. Rewrite Keckley’s sentences in your own words. Write as many sentences as you need to to express the same meaning.

B) What is she describing?

Answer 1

Answer:

A) Consider how Keckley uses the word “but” in each of these sentences. Rewrite Keckley’s sentences in your own words. Write as many sentences as you need to to express the same meaning.

An act may be wrong, but unless the act is made against the law, people shouldn’t hope to make people stop performing the act. While people might believe an act is wrong, laws take time to create.

B) What is she describing?

Keckley is describing the fact that while the belief that all people should be free is a principle that many people might agree with, it will take time for the new nation’s laws to create the reality.

Explanation:

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