Common Ground #112
March 27, 2026
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5 Historic Photos That Speak Volumes
5-year-old after day’s work, was tired and refused to be photographed, Biloxi, Mississippi, 1911. Photo by Lewis Hine for National Child Labor Committee.
Logic & Literacy
March 27, 2026
Expression of Ideas
The author’s claim that “there are no easy answers” suggests that there is no simple or straightforward solution to the problem discussed in the text. This idea is supported by the fact that the author points to a number of factors that make the problem complex and difficult to solve. These factors are as follows: the problem is multifaceted, meaning that it involves a number of different parts or aspects; the problem has a long history, meaning that it has developed over time and is influenced by many different factors; and the problem is highly contested, meaning that there is no general agreement on how it should be solved. What is the author's most likely purpose in including this information about the complexity of the problem?
The author likely includes this information about the complexity of the problem in order to
Correct Answer:
The author’s claim that there are no easy answers and the explanation of the complexity of the problem are both presented to emphasize that the problem is a complex and multifaceted one.
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Word of the Day
March 27, 2026
consensus
an agreement of opinion
“The jury was able to reach a consensus only after days of deliberation.”
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The Mona Lisa’s 1913 exhibition at Florence’s Uffizi Gallery marked a pivotal moment in art history. Stolen from the Louvre in 1911 by Vincenzo Peruggia, the painting’s recovery and temporary display in Italy before its return to France underscored both its vulnerability and immeasurable value.
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“Gifted” Is Just a Word for Kids Who Peak in Fourth Grade
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I say that with the same smirk I imagine washed-up child actors wear when they introduce themselves at Comic-Con. “Hi, I was the kid in that thing once.” Except instead of a minor role in a Nickelodeon sitcom, my legacy was an above-average ability to finish a worksheet before the rest of the class finished reading the instructions. I was a “gifted kid.” Capital G. Capital K. The kind of kid teachers talked about in the teacher’s lounge like a draft pick they were grooming for the majors.
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