I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings Choose the best answer for question 16. Henry Reed inspires the audience at the graduation ceremony to ____. (1 point) Responses ask the invited white speakers to leave ask the invited white speakers to leave stand up and shout down the invited speakers stand up and shout down the invited speakers sing the Negro National Anthem sing the Negro National Anthem walk out of the auditorium in silent protest
sing the Negro National Anthem
The best answer for question 16 in "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" is to sing the Negro National Anthem.
To determine the best answer for question 16, we need to refer to the text "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou. In this case, we don't have access to the specific text of the story, so we will have to analyze the question and eliminate incorrect options based on our understanding of the text's context.
Option 1 suggests asking the invited white speakers to leave, which may not align with the intended message of the graduation ceremony and the broader themes of the story.
Option 2 proposes standing up and shouting down the invited speakers. While activism and protest can be part of the story, it is essential to consider whether this aligns with the specific context of the graduation ceremony.
Option 3 suggests singing the Negro National Anthem. This could be a possibility since it would be a unifying act and a celebration of African American culture and achievements. However, without the exact text, we cannot be entirely certain.
Option 4 proposes walking out of the auditorium in silent protest. Silent protest may be a valid response and could be consistent with the themes of the story, emphasizing the struggle for civil rights. However, we need further information to determine its accuracy.
To find the best answer, it is advisable to refer to the specific passage or closely related information in the text (if available). Without this information, it is difficult to definitively select the correct answer for question 16.