Question

highlight key words and phrases that act as clues to the central idea. dear diary, the two days since i first went to central felt like i was living in some stranger’s life. today i won’t think of integration, i won’t think of central high, and i won’t think of the white people. i will spend the whole day finding the perfect disguise to wear to the wrestling matches... no matter what, i’m gonna be a regular person. i’m gonna have my usual date with grandma and my secret, pretend date with vince at the matches. —warriors don’t cry, melba pattillo beals after reading the excerpt, choose the best answer for each question. which idea is stressed through repetition? melba wants to forget her struggle for a day. how does melba’s choice to wear a disguise connect to the historical context? costumes were normal at wrestling matches. the little rock nine were well known. melba did not want vince to know who she was.

Explanation:

First Question (Which idea is stressed through repetition?):

The excerpt has repeated phrases like "I won't think of...". The repetition of "I won't think of" (integration, Central High, white people) shows Melba's desire to set aside her struggles related to integration for a day. The option "Melba wants to forget her struggle for a day" aligns with this repetition's emphasis.

The Little Rock Nine were students who faced intense attention and resistance during school integration. Melba, as part of the Little Rock Nine, was well - known. Wearing a disguise would help her avoid recognition related to her role in the integration struggle, so the connection is that "The Little Rock Nine were well known." The other options: "Costumes were normal at wrestling matches" is not related to the historical context of integration; "Melba did not want Vince to know who she was" is not about the historical context (integration) but a personal reason, which is not the focus here.

Answer:

Melba wants to forget her struggle for a day.

Second Question (How does Melba’s choice to wear a disguise connect to the historical context?):