exam sem 2 Flashcards by celine obeid

Remove the carafe from the heating element.

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Fill the coffee pot with enough water to reach the eight cup line.

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Fill the filter with two scoops of coffee. Make sure to use the scoop that came with the machine.

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Turn the switch to brew.

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Remove the coffee pot and pour.

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When writing instructions for a procedural text, a writer should remember to—
Make lists.
Use a variety of vocabulary words.
Keep sentences short and to the point.
Bold and italicize words of importance.

Keep sentences short and to the point.

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Which of the following would be best to put into an email rather than a memo?
recommendations for project contractors
A recommendation would need to be referred back to.
minutes from a work meeting
a proposal for a new budget
reminder that a deadline is approaching

reminder that a deadline is approaching

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Which of the following would be the best subject line for a memo about a new company policy on dress code?
New Dress Code Policy–Enforceable Immediately
NEW DRESS CODE RULES ENCLOSED
New Dress Code–URGENT!
Dress Code

New Dress Code Policy–Enforceable Immediately

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Why are bulleted lists helpful to include in memos?
Bulleted lists make the memo look longer and more detailed.
Bulleted lists make the memo easier to read.
They are not helpful and should not be included.
Writing only paragraphs is not a convention of procedural texts.

Bulleted lists make the memo easier to read.

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Graphical representations are used in procedural documents to—
Lengthen the document and break up the monotony
Increase professionalism and meet a quota
Make the document flow better and provide more information
Make the text more visually appealing and easy to decipher

Make the text more visually appealing and easy to decipher

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Sarah sent a detailed email to her advisor at the university of Texas requesting information about their honors program.
No change is needed
Change university to University
Change email to E-mail
Change honors program to Honors Program

Change university to University

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Brandon went to the arcade so that he could play the new star wars game. 
  Change arcade to Arcade
  Change Brandon to brandon
  Change star wars to Star Wars
  No change is needed.

Change star wars to Star Wars

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The tradition of polish kolaches is alive and well in Texas today. 
  Change polish to Polish
  Change tradition to Tradition
  Change kolaches to Kolaches
  Change Texas to texas

Change polish to Polish

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The shakespearean drama, Romeo and Juliet, is widely read in high schools across the nation.
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Change shakespearean to Shakespearean
Change high schools to High Schools
Change Romeo and Juliet to Romeo And Juliet

Change shakespearean to Shakespearean

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in "Ready Player One", Wade often goes into the OASIS (a computer generated world) to find an escape from his harsh reality. 
  Change world to World
  Change in to In
  Change OASIS to oasis
  Change Wade to wade

Change in to In

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the neighborhood's bicycle rental station is only a block away from the metro. 
  Change the to The
  Change metro to Metro
  Change neighborhood to Neighborhood
  Change bicycle to Bicycle

Change the to The

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He paused and asked, "are there any volunteers for this project?"
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  Change project to Project
  Change are to Are
  Change volunteers to Volunteers

Change are to Are

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Jeff said, "tomorrow I will be late because of baseball practice."
  Change baseball to Baseball
  No change is needed
  Change I to i
  Change tomorrow to Tomorrow

Change zeus to Zeus

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Most citizens of Spain practice catholocism as their ancestors adopted Christianity while still part of the Roman Empire. 
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  Change Empire to empire
  Change catholocism to Catholocism
  Change Roman to roman

Change catholocism to Catholocism

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When he announced the new law, governor Abbott called upon the public to comply. 
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  No change is needed
  Change governor to Governor
  Change public to Public

Change governor to Governor

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The president will address the people during his State of the union address in January. 
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  Change union to Union
  Change president to President
  No change is needed

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The navajo language was used during World War II to send secret messages by the Allies. 
  Change Allies to allies
  Change language to Language
  Change World War II to world War II
  Change navajo to Navajo

Change navajo to Navajo

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The commonwealth of Australia was originally founded by the British as a colony for prisoners. 
  Change Australia to australia
  Change colony to Colony
  Change British to british
  Change commonwealth to Commonwealth

Change commonwealth to Commonwealth

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McDonalds famously increased the size of their quarter pounder last year.
No change is needed
Change quarter pounder to Quarter Pounder
Change year to Year
Change McDonalds to mcDonalds

Change quarter pounder to Quarter Pounder

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``` The newest apple product, the iPhone, sold millions of units worldwide, making the company even more profitable. Change apple to Apple No change is needed. Change iPhone to IPhone Change company to Company ```

Change apple to Apple

Procedural texts are most often those that - include persuasive techniques to influence other's actions. include sequential instructions for a task. include descriptions for how a product will look. include explanations of why something is important.

include sequential instructions for a task.

When writing procedural documents, the writer must - use as many charts and diagrams as possible use higher level vocabulary use as many compound sentences as possible use clear, concise sentences

use clear, concise sentences

Emails are used instead of memos when - you need your communication to last over time you need to communicate in a short, temporary way you need to write a long explanation you need a document to refer back to

you need to communicate in a short, temporary way

Memos are best used when you need a venue that is longer and more formal you need something quick that can be deleted you need to check in with someone you need a less formal approach

you need a venue that is longer and more formal

If Johnny wants to check in on a colleague's progress on a project, he would use a(n) - memo email

If Sally were to inform her boss about a recommendation for a reducing the paper flow in the office, she would likely use a(n) - memo email

memo

If Javier were running late for a meeting with the coach, he would likely send a - email memo

If JaQuita needed to let her mom know she was going to stay after school, she would likely use a(n)- an email memo

an email

If Geoffrey were wanting to request to sponsor a fundraiser at the school for a family in need, he would likely send his principal a(n) - email memo

memo

``` If Larry were wanting to show the amount of money raised by grade levels - 9th grade, 10th grade, 11th grade, 12th grade - what type of visual would be most useful? a table a diagram a schematic a bar graph ```

a bar graph

``` If Cecilia just bought a new phone, which document would best help her see the features on the phone? a pie graph a table a schematic a diagram ```

a schematic

``` If Lily wanted to compare two brands of tennis rackets before buying one, what graphic would help her the most? circle graph table schematic diagram ```

table

A large, rectangle shape— NO YES

Plays were performed primarily in the daytime. YES NO

YES

Three levels of seating— YES NO

YES

Popcorn and candy were eaten during the play. NO YES

Men and women performed onstage. NO YES

Dignity

high social rank

Mutiny

violence

Star-crossed lovers

ill fated

Misadventured piteous overthrows

unfortunate sorrowful destruction

What makes Romeo and Juliet a non-linear plot? The frame of the prologue and epilogue The prologue made up a chorus followed by Act 1 The conflicted love between Romeo and Juliet Friar Lawrence's interference in the marriage of Romeo and Juliet

The frame of the prologue and epilogue

Adversary

a person who opposes or fights against another

Augmenting

Increasing or enlarging

Pernicious

causing great injury or harm

Transgression

Wrongdoing

Romeo agrees to attend the Capulet party because he is eager to see whether Juliet is more beautiful than Rosaline. True False

False

Juliet knew who Romeo was when they kissed at the party. True False

False

Juliet sees Romeo when she first steps onto her balcony. True False

False

Friar Lawrence warns Romeo that a violent love can have a violent end. True False

True

Friar Lawrence tells Juliet that Romeo killed Tybalt. True False

False

The Nurse tells Juliet to run away instead of marrying Paris. True False

False

``` The entire play, Romeo and Juliet, might be considered⏤ satire dramatic irony aside monologue ```

satire

``` Dramatic irony is when a situation is known to the _________ but not the ________. protagonist; antagonist character on stage; audience audience; character on stage antagonist; protagonist ```

audience; character on stage

The clown frightened the little girl, and she ran off screaming. Compound Complex Compound-complex

Compound

Catch-22 is widely regarded as Joseph Heller's best novel, and because Heller served in World War II, which the novel satirizes, the zany but savage wit of the novel packs an extra punch. Compound Complex Compound-complex

Compound-complex

The Freedom Riders departed on May 4, 1961, and they were determined to travel through many southern states. Compound Complex Compound-complex

Compound

After Mary added up all the sales, she discovered that the lemonade stand was $.32 short. Compound Complex Compound-complex

Complex

In Act I, Scene I, Benvolio and Tybalt come upon the servants fighting. How do they each react to the fight? D. They both encourage the servants to fight. A. They both ignore it. C. Benvolio wants to fight, but Tybalt runs away. B. Benvolio tries to break it up, but Tybalt wants to fight.

B. Benvolio tries to break it up, but Tybalt wants to fight. | `

In Act I, Scene II, Paris asks Capulet for Juliet's hand in marriage. What is Capulet's response? B. Juliet does not want to marry anyone. A. Paris is not wealthy enough to support her. D. Paris should wait two years until Juliet is older. C. Juliet's mother does not think Paris is the right choice.

D. Paris should wait two years until Juliet is older.

In Act I, Scene II, why does Romeo decide to go to the feast, even though he is not invited? A. Rosaline, the girl he loves, will be there. C. Benvolio offers to introduce him to Juliet. D. He intends to start a fight with their servants. B. He wants to make peace with the Capulets.

A. Rosaline, the girl he loves, will be there.

When Mercutio cannot find Romeo at the beginning of the Act II, Scene I, what does Mercutio assume? D. He assumes that Romeo has gone to fight Tybalt. B. He assumes that Romeo went home. A. He assumes that Romeo is with Juliet. C. He assumes that Romeo is pining for Rosaline.

C. He assumes that Romeo is pining for Rosaline.

``` In Act II, who is Romeo’s dramatic foil? Juliet Lord Capulet Tybalt Mercutio ```

Mercutio

Why does Friar Lawrence agree to help Romeo and Juliet in Act II? C. He thinks it will help Romeo get over Rosaline. B. He hopes their love will end the feud between their families D. He is frightened that if he refuses, Romeo or Juliet will consider suicide as an option. A. He believes they are truly in love, despite their age.

B. He hopes their love will end the feud between their families

At the end of Act II, what is Friar Lawrence’s fear? A. Romeo will forget his love for Juliet as quickly as he forgot about his love for Rosaline. D. Romeo and Juliet will run away together and he will never see them again. B. Montague and Capulet will seek revenge on him for helping Romeo and Juliet. C. The families will shun Romeo and Juliet for marrying each other.

A. Romeo will forget his love for Juliet as quickly as he forgot about his love for Rosaline.

``` In Act III, Romeo sets out to murder Tybalt because he has— A. called Romeo a villain B. challenged him to a fight C. killed Mercutio D. insulted Juliet ```

C. killed Mercutio

``` In Act III, what is Romeo’s punishment for murdering Tybalt? A. Romeo was pardoned. B. Romeo has been sentenced to jail. C. Romeo will face death. D. Romeo was exiled from Verona. ```

D. Romeo was exiled from Verona.

In Act III, what is decided for Juliet by her parents? A. She will marry Paris in a few days. D. Juliet has to leave the house because of Romeo. B. She will marry Paris next year. C. Juliet is allowed to marry Romeo.

A. She will marry Paris in a few days.

``` In Act 1, Scene 1, when Romeo and Benvolio have a conversation about Rosaline, the reader is introduced to a theme that will propel the plot forward. The theme is⏤ sacrificial love destructive love unrequited love hate and love ```

unrequited love

``` The use of the chorus in the Prologue makes the plot line⏤ a flashback non-linear linear ironic ```

non-linear

How does the setting directly impact the conflicted love between Romeo and Juliet? Verona is a bustling town so Romeo and Juliet even meeting was by chance. The Capulets and Montagues hate each other and Romeo is a Montegue and Juliet a Capulet Because both Romeo and Juliet are from the Capulet family, the conflicted love is over Juliet's age. The setting is Verona in the 1500s and dating was different at that time period.

The Capulets and Montagues hate each other and Romeo is a Montegue and Juliet a Capulet

Read the following lines that Romeo uttered under his breath. “Did my heart love till now? forswear it, sight! For I ne’er saw true beauty till this night.” ``` This literary technique of a short speech meant to be heard by the audience but not the other characters on stage is known as a(an)⏤ monologue aside soliloquy eulogy ```

aside

Read the lines of dying Mercutio. “No, ’tis not so deep as a well, nor so wide / as a church door; but ’tis enough, ‘twill serve. Ask / for me tomorrow, and you shall find me a grave man.” The play on words of "grave" is a form of _____________irony. situational dramatic verbal

verbal

In Friar Lawrence’s cell, Juliet tells Paris that she will marry him. True False

False

Friar Lawrence provides Juliet with a sleeping potion to fake her death. True False

True

The wedding day changes from Thursday to Wednesday. True False

True

Juliet is convinced that the potion will work. True False

False

The Nurse is not affected by Juliet’s death. True False

False

Read the following lines. "Feather of lead, bright smoke, cold fire, sick health, Still-waking sleep that is not what it is!" ``` Shakespeare has used 5 examples of which literary device? oxymoron pun comic relief dramatic irony ```

oxymoron

The apothecary does not want to sell Romeo the poison because it is forbidden in Mantua. True False

True

Lady Capulet has died after hearing her child has died. True False

False

Friar Lawrence does not admit to his actions in the tragedy. True False

False

Romeo offers Balthazar money, and Balthazar accepts. True False

False

Both families agree to end the feud and create statues of their children. True False

True

Both pieces are about two feuding families. True False

False

Both pieces include soliloquies by the main characters. True False

True

In both works, the main female character has two men in love with her. True False

True

Both plays end with the couple dying at the end. True False

False

Both couples are married in secret prior to their death. True False

False

Though the settings are different, the theme remains the same. True False

True

The element of dramatic irony requires knowledge of the plot by— C. no characters but the audience B. all characters and the audience D. neither the character or the audience A. all characters but not the audience

C. no characters but the audience

``` Which of the following is used to engage the audience in a range of emotions while the events of the play are unfolding? B. Foils D. Dialogue A. Humor C. Irony ```

D. Dialogue

``` Which character never serves as a comic relief? D. Mercutio B. Peter C. The Nurse A. Juliet ```

A. Juliet

In Act IV, why does Lord Capulet move up Juliet's wedding day? D. Lady Capulet requested it be changed. C. He fears Juliet will run away. B. He does not want to give Juliet an opportunity to change her mind. A. Paris has another event planned for Thursday.

B. He does not want to give Juliet an opportunity to change her mind.

``` Who gives Juliet the potion to fake her death? B. The Nurse D. The Apothecary A. Romeo C. Friar Lawrence ```

C. Friar Lawrence

In tragedies, when a main character meets their untimely downfall, it is often a result of— B. A tragic flaw D. Neither fate nor tragic flaw A. fate C. A combination of fate and tragic flaw

C. A combination of fate and tragic flaw

Which of the following events most led to Romeo and Juliet's tragic ending? C. Romeo and Juliet marrying in secret D. Friar Lawrence giving Juliet the potion A. Juliet having to marry Paris B. Romeo killing Tybalt

D. Friar Lawrence giving Juliet the potion

``` In the play, Friar Lawrence only helped Romeo and Juliet in hopes that it would end their families’ feud. This shows that Friar Lawrence is— C. Cynical D. Perturbed B. Irate A. Optomistic ```

A. Optomistic

Which single event best supports the theme of chaos caused by love? D. Friar Lawrence marrying the couple in secret C. Lord Capulet demanding Juliet marry Paris B. Romeo and Juliet taking their own lives to be together A. Mercutio reminding Romeo he was just in love with Rosaline

B. Romeo and Juliet taking their own lives to be together

How does each family react to the death of Romeo and Juliet? C. The Montagues are willing to end the feud, but the Capulets are not. D. Both families agree to end the feud. A. Both families blame each other for the tragedy and refuse to end the feud. B. The Capulets are willing to end the feud, but the Montagues are not.

D. Both families agree to end the feud.

Read the line below that Juliet speaks to Romeo. "Good night, good night. Parting is such sweet sorrow." Shakespeare uses an oxymoron to express⏤ Juliet has deep sorrow that Romeo is leaving, but she has hope of seeing him again. Juliet and Romeo have a rocky relationship - one day is pleasant and the next sad. The nurse has told Juliet that marriage has its ups and down - sweet sorrow. Romeo is planning to marry Juliet, but knows that it will not end well.

Juliet has deep sorrow that Romeo is leaving, but she has hope of seeing him again.

Read the following soliloquy by Romeo. “But soft, what light through yonder window breaks? It is the East, and Juliet is the sun. Arise, fair sun, and kill the envious moon, Who is already sick and pale with grief That thou, her maid, art far more fair than she.” Shakespeare uses to the soliloquy to develop his characters especially their passion. The purpose of this one is to show⏤ Romeo's fickled nature when it comes to love. Romeo's plan for the two to elope. Romeo's overarching yearning to see Juliet again. Romeo's solution to stop the fighting between the Montagues and Capulets.

Romeo's overarching yearning to see Juliet again.

Though the setting are different, Romeo and Juliet and West Side Story share the same theme of⏤ love and hate are different sides of the same coin young love is fickle and unpredictable love can be victorious over community conflicts love will always bring tragedy

love can be victorious over community conflicts

``` Which image best conveys the women’s determination? “Starched white shirts” “Booby-trapped Kitchens” “Husky of voice” “battered down Doors” ```

“battered down Doors”

``` What do the books represent to the women? education stories children history ```

education

``` What feeling does the phrase "Headragged Generals" evoke? Pride in everyday people Hope for the future Anger at the women’s struggle Fear at the women’s power ```

Pride in everyday people

How does the phrase “How they knew what we must know without knowing a page of it themselves” characterize the women? The women are wise to know that education is the key to success, even though they are uneducated themselves. The women are proud of their children no matter what they do. The women are controlling mothers who always tell their children what they have to do even if they don’t know how to do it. The women are eager to go to school as soon as they are able to find the books and the desks.

The women are wise to know that education is the key to success, even though they are uneducated themselves.

``` What roles did the women play? readers and adventurers mothers and grandmothers students and teachers generals and army leaders ```

mothers and grandmothers

``` Walker's tone could best be described as⏤ reflective and uninvolved nonchalant and uncaring angry and passionate serious and respectful ```

serious and respectful

``` What does the word reaping mean? stealing sowing harvesting taking ```

harvesting

``` What significant role does Katniss play in her family? sister tribute provider daughter ```

provider

``` How do Katniss’s memories of Peeta as “the boy with the bread” characterize him? as weak and ill-prepared as superior in skill to Katniss as kind and generous as wealthy and privileged ```

as kind and generous

``` What does Prim ask Katniss to promise before leaving for the Hunger Games? That she will use a bow and arrow That she will die with dignity That she will teach her how to hunt That she will come back ```

That she will come back

``` What new identity does Katniss get in the Capitol? The strongest tribute The most popular tribute Peeta’s partner The girl on fire ```

The girl on fire

What picture does the following line create about the type of government in Panem? “When I was younger, I scared my mother to death, the things I would blurt out about District 12, about the people who rule our country, Panem, from the far-off city called the Capitol. Eventually I understood this would only lead us to more trouble. So I learned to hold my tongue and to turn my features into an indifferent mask so that no one could ever read my thoughts.” The government does not like people from District 12. The government cannot control people like Katniss who wear invisible masks. The government is respected by people, so they do not speak out against it. The government limits free speech and keeps people in fear.

The government limits free speech and keeps people in fear.

How does Katniss’s early encounter with Peeta affect their relationship when they are chosen as tributes? She feels like she has to prove to him that she is not just a poor, hungry little girl anymore. She wishes that her parents owned a bakery like his do. She feels like she owes him something for giving her the bread. She knows he has a crush on her, and it makes her nervous.

She feels like she owes him something for giving her the bread.

How does the “star-crossed lovers” story influence Katniss’s role both in the games and at home? Katniss plays her part in the story to help her survive, but she worries about what people at home will think. Katniss becomes Peeta’s girlfriend both in the games and at home. Katniss’s relationship with Peeta becomes the only thing that she cares about both in the games and when she gets home. Katniss fears that the “star-crossed lovers” story is too rebellious and will get her in trouble with the government both in the games and at home.

Katniss plays her part in the story to help her survive, but she worries about what people at home will think.

What does Peeta’s statement, “I want to die as myself” show about him? He knows that he is going to die in the games and does not even want to try. He does not want to be just a piece in the government’s game. He worries that people at home will see him as someone different than who he really is. He wants Katniss to know who he really is before they go into the games.

He does not want to be just a piece in the government’s game.

Why is the “girl on fire” an appropriate name for Katniss? Her dress is literally on fire and she does not want to be seen as weak by the other tributes. Her dress is literally on fire and she has a bad temper which could be described as fiery. Her dress is literally on fire, but she is also figuratively on fire because of her passionate desire to survive. Her dress is literally on fire and her relationship with Peeta causes a stir with the government.

Her dress is literally on fire, but she is also figuratively on fire because of her passionate desire to survive.

How does Katniss’s flashback in the following line relate to her survival in the games? “‘Katniss,’ I said aloud. It’s the plant I was named for. And I heard my father’s voice joking, ‘As long as you can find yourself, you’ll never starve.’” Katniss has knowledge about edible plants and about hunting, so she has an advantage in the games. Katniss knows how to hunt for food, so she cannot starve in the Hunger Games. Katniss hopes that the game makers planted the plants she was named for in the arena so that she can survive. Katniss has to find herself and her inner strength in the Hunger Games in order to survive.

Katniss has to find herself and her inner strength in the Hunger Games in order to survive.

Which line shows how being on TV affects Katniss? “I just hope I get one who doesn't think nudity is the last word in fashion.” “When they televise the replay of the reapings tonight, everyone will make note of my tears, and I'll be marked as an easy target.” “I startle when I catch someone staring at me from only a few inches away and then realize it's my own face reflecting back in the glass.” “Are you going to be charming? Aloof? Fierce? So far, you're shining like a star.”

“When they televise the replay of the reapings tonight, everyone will make note of my tears, and I'll be marked as an easy target.”

What does the following quote reveal about the factors of identity? “You can see why someone like Madge, who has never been at risk of needing a tesserae can set him off. The chance of her name being drawn is very slim compared to those of us who live in the seam.” Madge does not understand who she really is because she has never had to struggle. Wealthy people have an easier time being who they really are. Where you are from has a powerful effect on who you are. The Hunger Games affect different people in different ways.

Where you are from has a powerful effect on who you are.

What does the following line reveal about Katniss’s internal conflict? “As I slowly, thoroughly wash the makeup from my face and put my hair in its braid, I begin transforming back into myself. Katniss Everdeen. A girl who lives in the Seam. Hunts in the woods. Trades in the Hob. I stare in the mirror as I try to remember who I am and who I am not. By the time I join the others, the pressure of Peeta's arm around my shoulders feels alien.” Katniss does not know how to tell her mother and Prim that she does not want to hunt anymore. Katniss does not feel like herself when she is no longer in the spotlight of the arena. Katniss is struggling to find which identity truly defines her after surviving the Hunger Games. Katniss is struggling to remember what she looked like before she left District 12.

Katniss is struggling to find which identity truly defines her after surviving the Hunger Games.

What similarity exists between Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games and the women in Alice Walker’s “Women”? Katniss and the women both struggle to figure out who they are. Katniss and the women are both fighting for a cause that is bigger than they are. Katniss and the women both feel that the government is corrupt and unjust. Katniss and the women are both trying to improve the quality of education.

Katniss and the women are both fighting for a cause that is bigger than they are.

What makes Animal Farm an allegory? It has both a literal and a symbolic level of meaning. Its main characters are animals. It includes scenes of animal’s rebelling and lots of irony. It contradicts the expectations of the reader.

It has both a literal and a symbolic level of meaning.

What characteristic of fables is seen in Animal Farm? The events in the story are symbolic of the events that happened in the Russian Revolution. The main characters are animals who represent certain traits or characteristics. The main characters have strong morals and values for which they are fighting. The events in the story contradict the expectations of the reader.

The main characters are animals who represent certain traits or characteristics.

What does Old Major say about the life of an animal that inspires the animals to rebel? The life of an animal is more important than the life of a human. The life of an animal is to work and to produce. The life of an animal is simply part of nature. The life of an animal is misery and slavery.

The life of an animal is misery and slavery.

``` Over what issue do Napoleon and Snowball disagree? Who should drink the milk The building of a windmill Which commandment is most important The Battle of Cowshed ```

The building of a windmill

What change does Napoleon make when Snowball is run off by the dogs? Snowball’s drawing of the windmill must be destroyed. The dogs will join the pigs as leaders and decision makers. The pigs will now make all the decisions about the farm, privately. The other animals will become more involved in the leadership on the farm.

The pigs will now make all the decisions about the farm, privately.

What is ironic about the following statement from Old Major’s speech? “Is it not crystal clear, then, comrades, that all the evils of this life of ours spring from the tyranny of human beings? Only get rid of Man, and the produce of our labour would be our own. Almost overnight we could become rich and free.” The evils in the animal’s lives are truly caused by their own inferiority and lack of education. The humans are respected by the animals, so they do not speak out against them. The tyranny of the pigs creates more evils for the animals than the tyranny of the humans. The animals do not actually become rich and free overnight like Old Major thought.

The tyranny of the pigs creates more evils for the animals than the tyranny of the humans.

In what ways are the pigs not actually equal to the other animals? They have always slept in beds. The humans have always fed them more than the others. They can read and write. They work harder than the other animals.

They can read and write.

What do Boxer’s sayings, “I will work harder” and “Napoleon is always right” suggest about his character? Boxer is a hard worker and shares the same values as Napoleon. Boxer wants to get promoted and longs to be a leader like the pigs. Boxer want to work for the good of the farm but is not smart enough to think for himself. Boxer really wants to impress Napoleon because Napoleon is his friend.

Boxer want to work for the good of the farm but is not smart enough to think for himself.

What is ironic about the pigs revised saying that “some animals are more equal”? If some animals are more equal, then they are not all equal. Napoleon did not ever really agree with the animal’s rebellion. The pigs never believed they were equal to the other animals. If some animals are more equal, then the pigs should explain which ones.

If some animals are more equal, then they are not all equal.

``` What personality traits does Napoleon display? cruelty and ineptness cleverness and cunning talent and fairness compassion and thrift ```

cleverness and cunning

What message does the book give about power? Violence and power are always found together. Humans have always abused their power over animals. Society works best when people share power and responsibility. Power leads to corruption and the destruction of individuality.

Power leads to corruption and the destruction of individuality.

What does the following line reveal about Boxer’s internal conflict? I do not understand it. I would not have believed that such things could happen on our farm. It must be due to some fault in ourselves. The solution, as I see it, is to work harder. From now onwards I shall get up a full hour earlier in the mornings. Boxer believes that if gets up earlier and works harder, then he can impress the pigs and avoid being slaughtered. Boxer wants what is best for the farm and knows that by getting up earlier everything will work out in the end. Boxer does not think the other animals are working as hard as he is. Boxer recognizes that things are bad with the pigs in charge, but believes he is working for a good cause.

Boxer recognizes that things are bad with the pigs in charge, but believes he is working for a good cause.

What is the significance of what the animals see through the window at the end of the book? The pigs are happy with their new life, so the animals are happy, too. The animals realize that any more attempts at rebellion will fail. The pigs have become indistinguishable from the humans. The animals and the humans are finally getting along and can live in harmony.

The pigs have become indistinguishable from the humans.

``` Since this novella is an allegory, what does Manor Farm represent? U.S. Britain Russia animal farm ```

Russia

``` The cruel and lazy Mr. Jones represents which abstract idea? naive working force corrupt political power the power of the animal kingdom the importance of rules ```

corrupt political power

What is the meaning of the word iridescent? Open-ended question Closed-ended question

Closed-ended question

How can someone show empathy for another person? Open-ended question Closed-ended question

Open-ended question

The author uses which of the following to make his or her point? a. logical reasoning b. personal experience c. expert testimony d. statistical data Open-ended question Closed-ended question

Closed-ended question

Household chores teach kids valuable skills. Do you agree or disagree? Open-ended question Closed-ended question

Closed-ended question

When humor is present in the classroom, how can learning improve? Open-ended question Closed-ended question

Open-ended question

Which of the following would make a potentially good research question? Are standardized tests a viable measure of student learning? Using STAAR scores from May of 2016, did boys out perform girls on the 8th grade science test? If man traveled at the speed of light, how long would it take him to reach Jupiter? Based on the polls conducted in the last 60 days, which candidate is most likely to win the election?

Are standardized tests a viable measure of student learning?

An interview with your friend’s grandmother about her experience as a nurse in the Vietnam War— No answer text provided. secondary source primary source

primary source

A newspaper interview with Tom Brady about his challenges leading up to the Superbowl— primary source No answer text provided. secondary source

primary source

``` An account of Superbowl XLIX written in the sports section of the “Austin American-Statesman”— No answer text provided. primary source secondary source No answer text provided. ```

secondary source

A biography of Harriet Tubman found in your English textbook— secondary source No answer text provided. primary source

secondary source

Images of the nation’s state parks found in Time magazine— No answer text provided. primary source secondary source

secondary source

``` The movie “Jurassic World” for its fictional depiction of once-existent dinosaurs— secondary source No answer text provided. No answer text provided. primary source ```

secondary source

A personal account of a teacher who motivated you to become a better student— secondary source No answer text provided. primary source

primary source

A pie graph found in the magazine Newsweek that shows the costs of attending major sports events— no text mentioned primary source secondary source

secondary source

plagiarism

to claim someone else's work as your own

paraphrase

to put someone else's words into your own words

internal or parenthetical citation

to place the relevant source information in parentheses after the information is provided within your essay

source records

a note card system, excel sheet, or other charts/tables kept that records all of the information needed about a source

notes

the information, data, facts, images, and ideas gathered from a source

style guide

an authority on how to document resources used in a research assignment

works cited page

a separate document attached that contains all source information used in the research assignment

``` What are three strategies for synthesis? discuss, debate, deliberate observe, compare, contrast summarize, apply, evaluate read aloud, annotate, answer questions ```

observe, compare, contrast

When writing a body paragraph, which elements should be present? topic sentence, a chart, a quote, an analysis topic sentence, evidence, citation, analysis of evidence, conclusion hook, anecdote, paragraph indention, conclusion thesis, citation, paraphrase of evidence, personal anecdote

topic sentence, evidence, citation, analysis of evidence, conclusion

``` Which style guide is most commonly used in liberal arts and humanities? Chicago Turabian APA MLA ```

MLA

The best research questions should be— close-ended, vague, and allow the writer to develop a thesis connected to the question open-ended, vague, and allow the writer to develop several thesis statements close-ended, specific, and allow the writer to revise my thesis several times open-ended, specific, and allow the writer to develop a thesis that answers the question

open-ended, specific, and allow the writer to develop a thesis that answers the question

Read the following research question and determine its qualities by selecting the best answer: How can social networking sites affect student’s performance in school? The question is— open-ended and general close-ended and specific open-ended and specific close-ended and general

open-ended and specific

Which of the following elements are important when developing a research plan? a strong thesis statement that answers the research question the audience who will read/view the product the synthesis paragraphs only one, specific point of view

the audience who will read/view the product

``` Having a strong understanding for how you want your audience to feel/react when they read/view your research product is a part of which research planning element? sources purpose topic timeline ```

purpose

Primary sources can be found by— using an encyclopedia to take notes reading an anthology in the library browsing databases of graphs and photos conducting an interview with another person

conducting an interview with another person

Which of the following questions is important to keep in mind when evaluating the reliability of a source? Does it provide an unknown or anonymous author as the writer? Does it focus only on current events instead of historical events? Does it have images and photos that will support the facts? Does it tell all sides of a story, or include multiple, opposing points of view?

Does it tell all sides of a story, or include multiple, opposing points of view?

Which of the following is an example of plagiarism? You internally/parenthetically cite direct quotes and information paraphrased. You include a works cited page containing all sources used at the end of your paper. You cite your sources properly, but you present your ideas mostly as your own. You create a new idea of your own, concluded and synthesized from the research.

You cite your sources properly, but you present your ideas mostly as your own.

``` What type of publication must be used to cite and format information from a source in academic research? a style guide an encyclopedia an almanac a textbook ```

a style guide

``` Which of the following sets of strategies can help a writer synthesize information? read, research, present observe, compare, contrast draft, revise, edit introduce, write, conclude ```

observe, compare, contrast

Best research practices include using— mostly web research since it is easily available a wide variety and multiple types of sources only the library for reliable sources an opinionated source that is biased

a wide variety and multiple types of sources

Which of the following definitions best describes the qualities of a thesis statement? A sentence that expresses all information from a paper A sentence communicating the main focus of a paper The last sentences of an introduction A sentence giving evidence to answer the research question

A sentence communicating the main focus of a paper

Read the following research question. “Why do high school students form cliques?” Which of the following is the best thesis statement to answer this research question? High school students form cliques because they are shallow and unforgiving. High school students form cliques because cliques have always been a part of high school, they don’t listen to adults, and they prefer to be with their own kind. This statement does not adequately answer the question. High school students form cliques because they are drawn to those with similar interests. High school students form cliques to protect themselves from the judgement of others.

High school students form cliques to protect themselves from the judgement of others.

Read the following thesis statement. “Social media has a negative impact on people’s satisfaction with their lives.” Which of the following claims would best develop this thesis statement? Viewing social media at night causes people to experience fewer hours of deep sleep. People love seeing other’s experiences and use them as motivation for their own lives. The government can infiltrate social media and expose people’s privacy. Social media is bad and people should avoid it.

Viewing social media at night causes people to experience fewer hours of deep sleep.

Read the following thesis statement. “The life of a typical motivated teenager is characterized by doing homework, engaging in extra-curricular activities to develop their resume, and applying for internships and scholarships. Which of the following main idea statements best captures the big idea of the lists captured in the thesis statement? The life of a typical motivated teenager is different from that of unmotivated students. The life of a typical motivated teenager focuses on fun and leisure. The life of a typical motivated teenager involves striving to improve their future. The life of a typical motivated teenager student is stressful.

The life of a typical motivated teenager involves striving to improve their future.

A thesis statement— allows the researcher to include graphs and charts tells the reader how you will approach the subject gives readers details and important information about the topic This response answers the question: what is support? answers the question "so what?"

tells the reader how you will approach the subject

``` A thesis statement could be compared to— a process a road map a cycle a traffic light ```

a road map

A thesis is— a concluding statement at the end of the paper the strong support of facts and statistics the transition statement from paragraph 1 to paragraph 2 typically the last sentence of paragraph 1

typically the last sentence of paragraph 1

``` What is the goal of a topic sentence or claim? To provide the focus of the paragraph To repeat the thesis statement To provide evidence to support ideas To make a connection to society ```

To provide the focus of the paragraph

What information should be included in an introduction? Purpose for Writing & Thesis Statement Thesis Statement & Evidence Thesis Statement & Connection Evidence & Elaboration

Purpose for Writing & Thesis Statement

Which of the following statements would be MOST effective in an introduction for a paper explaining the impact of disease on culture? Diseases impact people in many ways, but when a community is hit hard by an epidemic, the entire culture can be affected. How would you feel if many people around you were afflicted by diseases? There are thousands of different diseases spread across the globe and develop in different places based on many factors. Culture can have a significant impact on the trajectory of an individual’s life.

Diseases impact people in many ways, but when a community is hit hard by an epidemic, the entire culture can be affected.

When using a graphic, always— Collect the citation material required for MLA. Place it right-margin justified. Limit the graphic to 600 pixels. Place as many as possible in the document to help readers.

Collect the citation material required for MLA.

Graphics can add value to research, but must be used under certain conditions. All of the above The type of graphic perfectly suits the purpose. All graphics are clear, without distortion. They are used sparingly for a set purpose.

All of the above

One unacceptable reason for using a graphic is— incorporating graphics to increase page length of paper when the graphic and text match when used with explanatory captions or notes when the quality of the graphic is clear and not distorted

incorporating graphics to increase page length of paper

``` Which of the following internal citation appears correctly? (Renfroe, Pg. 13, 14, 15, & 16) (Loren Renfroe 13) (Renfroe 13) (Renfroe, 13) ```

(Renfroe 13)

``` Which of the following shows the correct formatting for the date in the header? 7/25/16 25 July 2016 07.25.2016 July 25 2016 ```

25 July 2016

What is the purpose of a style guide? To provide a system to make sure all written works everywhere meet the same standards To provide an easy method for teachers to deduct points from written assignments To provide sentence structure and style to a paragraph or body of work To provide a system to communicate standards of specific formatting styles

To provide a system to communicate standards of specific formatting styles

``` What is the correct way to format the title of an MLA paper? Italicized and underlined Size 14 font and left aligned Size 12 font and centered Bolded with a different font ```

Size 12 font and centered

How should a Works Cited page be organized? In the order of the last name of the authors alphabetically In the order of the titles of the sources alphabetically In the order in which the sources appear in the paper In the order of the importance of the sources

In the order of the last name of the authors alphabetically

``` Choose the root word. lovely loving love lovingly ```

love

``` Choose the root word. used useful user use ```

use

What does the word ambivalent mean in the following sentence? ``` The ambivalent man hemmed and hawed around and still could not decide on which color to paint his house. undecided impulsive thoughtful apathetic ```

undecided

What does the word porous mean in the following sentence? The porous material allowed moisture to seep through the drywall. flimsy and lacy strong and durable able to penetrate able to withhold great weight

able to penetrate

``` Love is to hate as distrust is to ______________ caring greed faith negativity ```

faith

``` Leaves are to trees as tributaries are to ____________ rivers space highways canals ```

rivers

Read the following sentence: She was milking the situation for all it was worth. Which answer below best explains the image? to work on a farm to make a lot of money with milk cows to be on top of to take advantage of

to take advantage of

Read the following sentence: My mother always says, "Well, you can't cry over spilled milk." Which answer below best explains the image? to always clean up your own messes to cry because you spilled your milk on the table to be upset over something that cannot be fixed to try and fix something that is wrong

to be upset over something that cannot be fixed

Read the following lines from Shakespeare: Lady MacBeth, “Yet do I fear thy nature, It is too full o' th' milk of human kindness. To catch the nearest way.” What does the analogy mean? Hamlet is afraid of nature. Hamlet is too compassionate. Hamlet is indecisive. Hamlet is a weak person.

Hamlet is too compassionate.

modus operandi

way you do things

faux pas

mistake

bon appétit

way to tell someone to enjoy the meal they are about to partake

tête-à-tête

a private conversation between two people

bona fide

the real thing

carte blanche

to act as you want

quid pro quo

a favor granted or expected in return for something else

Look at the word below. It is used often to describe someone. Is it positive or negative? childish Negative Positive

Negative

Look at the word below. It is used often to describe someone. Is it positive or negative? economical Negative Positive

Positive

Look at the word below. It is used often to describe someone. Is it positive or negative? chatty Positive Negative

Negative

Read the following sentence and determine whether the word mutt has a negative or positive connotation. My next door neighbor walks his mutt every day. Negative Positive

Negative

Read the following sentence and determine whether the word pushy is negative or positive. To get ahead in this world, you have to be pushy. Negative Positive

Negative

Read the underlined word in each sentence. Select an answer in which the sentence is using the word with the same meaning as the original sentence. Please spare me the details of your grueling adventure. King Kong spared the woman's life because he loved her. If you have spare change, please give it as a donation.

King Kong spared the woman's life because he loved her.

Read the underlined word in each sentence. Select an answer in which the sentence is using the word with the same meaning as the original sentence. Dad caught a bass that he scaled and filleted before cooking it. My father sings in a quartet, and he sings bass. The weeded area along the bay shore is the best place to catch bass.

The weeded area along the bay shore is the best place to catch bass.

Read the underlined word in each sentence. Select an answer in which the sentence is using the word with the same meaning as the original sentence. After school, my brother comes home and just lounges around. My mom likes to watch movies, eat popcorn, and lounge about. My dad is a teacher and spends a lot of time copying tests on the copy machine located in the teachers' lounge.

My mom likes to watch movies, eat popcorn, and lounge about.

Read the underlined word in each sentence. Select an answer in which the sentence is using the word with the same meaning as the original sentence. Sally had been on a diet for several months and seemed to be wasting away. Recycling and waste disposal are two completely different environmental efforts. My mother always forgets to water the flowers in the kitchen, and they eventually waste away.

My mother always forgets to water the flowers in the kitchen, and they eventually waste away.

Read the underlined word in each sentence. Select an answer in which the sentence is using the word with the same meaning as the original sentence. My best friend has an interest in Jeff, who sits next to her in geometry class. When I bought my car, the bank added interest into the total cost. My aunt is taking a cake decorating course because she has an interest in becoming a baker.

My aunt is taking a cake decorating course because she has an interest in becoming a baker.

``` What does the prefix multi- mean in the word multi-faceted? Process Many Under Around ```

Many

``` What does the prefix semi- mean in the word semicircle? Part All Three-fourths Half ```

Half

``` What does the prefix co- mean in the word codependent? With For Within Against ```

With

Which words could be considered context clues for hermit in the following sentence? After spending years as a hermit living in an isolated cave, the man moved into an apartment downtown. Spending years Apartment downtown Isolated cave Man moved

Isolated cave

What does philanthropist mean in the following sentence? Mr. Jackson, a philanthropist, has given millions of dollars to charities such as Boys and Girls Clubs, YMCA, and other organizations that serve to help others. A generous giver A member of many organizations A businessman A wealthy man

A generous giver

What does misanthrope mean in the following sentence? The Grinch was a misanthrope until his cold heart was melted by the kindness of the people in the village. A person who dislikes others A person who lives in a village A person who likes kindness A person who melts his heart

A person who dislikes others

What does paleontologist mean in the following sentence? Dr. Fredericks, a paleontologist, led an expedition to interior Mexico looking for fossils from an ancient culture. Someone from an ancient culture A person who knows interior Mexico A leader of an expedition Someone who studies fossils

Someone who studies fossils

Solve the following analogy: A circus is to entertainment as— the acorn is to the tree a public service announcement is to a liquidation sale the Internet is to information a conclusion is to an essay

the Internet is to information

Solve the following analogy: Compassion is to indifference as— twilight is to night kindness is to inhumanity life is to growth honesty is to loyality

kindness is to inhumanity

You may have heard the analogy that life is like a novel and you are the author. What is the best interpretation of this common analogy? You are the creator of your own life. Life is fiction, and when you look back, you wrote it. Life is long like a novel. Whether you want to write a novel or not, you have to live life.

You are the creator of your own life.

You may have heard the common analogy that coming out of your comfort zone is much like a caterpillar coming out of the cocoon. What is the best interpretation of this common analogy? Struggles are a part of life, and every day we will engage in struggles like the caterpillar. A butterfly is the final destination for a caterpillar, and it is hard work getting out of the cocoon. Pushing forward to do new things is hard and challenging, but in the end it is worth it. Storms of life are expected, and the challenges leave us tired and worn.

Pushing forward to do new things is hard and challenging, but in the end it is worth it.

Read the following lines from Longfellow, the poet: “Read from some humbler poet, Whose songs gushed from his heart, As showers from the clouds of summer, Or tears from the eyelids start.” He compares summer showers to tears from the eyes. What do you think he wants the reader to understand from this analogy? The poet is like a prophet of nature with a message about rain and songs. Nature brings rain and eyes have tears. The most emotionally connecting poem is the one that springs from the heart. Poets who cry over their words will likely write the best poetry.

The most emotionally connecting poem is the one that springs from the heart.

Read the following sentence: The teenager was offered a quid pro quo in which he received a reduced sentence for information on another crime. What does quid pro quo mean? a warning about a limitation genuine or real freedom to act as one wants something in exchange for something else

something in exchange for something else

Read the following sentence: The police were able to apprehend the criminal because his modus operandi was always the same and therefore predictable. What does modus operandi mean in this sentence? An operating modem Changing plans often The way you do things A criminal on the run

The way you do things

Read the two terms below: correctional facility vs. jail Is correctional facility a more positive statement or more negative? Positive Negative

Positive

Read the two phrases below: firing someone or letting them go Is firing someone more positive than letting them go or is it more negative? Negative Positive

Negative

The word "spoke" is the past tense of the verb "to speak." Which of the following is an alternate meaning for "spoke?" A ghost or apparition Part of the wheel connected to the center To punch or hit A rod and reel

Part of the wheel connected to the center

``` The word "crane" can mean a part of a machine that lifts heavy items. To which of the following could "crane" also refer? A moving platform All of the above a type of bird Stretch your neck to see something ```

All of the above

Read the following sentence: It's your decision as to whether you go or do not go to the movie. Is "it's" used correctly? Yes No

Yes

Read the sentence below: I would rather challenge you to a Scrabble game then play ping pong with you. Is the word "then" used correctly? Yes No

It is essential that she (attend, attends) the meeting for planning the pep rally. attend attends

attend

If I (was, were) you, I would certainly buy the pink dress. was were

were

It is necessary that every band member (has, have) his uniform dry-cleaned before Friday. have has

have

The counselor recommends that the young man (take, takes) advanced courses. take takes

take

It is important that we (call, calls) the pharmacy as soon as we get home. call calls

call

If my best friend (has been, had been) here with me, then I would not have eaten a whole pizza. has been had been

had been

Is it essential that we (are, be) there, or can we stay home? be are

It is important that he (tries, try) to study often, preferably during tutorials. try tries

try

Ms. Jones asked that he (submits, submit) his work before going on an extended trip. submits submit

submit

Mr. Tallyho requires that his students (are, be) on time for every class. are be

It is crucial that Tim (be, is) here when Sally brings the puppy by. is be

I demand that Sam (apologizes, apologize) immediately if our friendship is to continue. apologize apologizes

apologize

It is necessary that everything (be, is) ready for tomorrow's meeting with the new clients. is be

If she (was, were) in better shape, she would have made first string on the basketball team. were was

were

The coach asked that each girl (practices, practice) every day this week for the upcoming tournament. practice practices

practice

As it is used in the excerpt from the TED talk “I survived a terrorist attack. Here's what I learned” below, the word “tube” most likely means which of the following? "I didn’t see him. Actually, I didn’t see anyone. You know not to look at anyone in the tube." A form of airborne transportation, like an airplane An underground train, like a subway A thin tool, made usually of plastic or glass, used to transport liquids A British term used to describe a busy sidewalk

An underground train, like a subway

According to the speaker in the TED talk referenced above, which of the following statements is true about the man who committed the attack that day? He caused the speaker a great deal of pain and anger, and she has spent much of her time since the accident supporting initiatives to invade his home country and get justice for the victims. Before the attack, he had followed a man with whom he had experienced a conflict recently. The attack was his attempt at getting revenge with this man. He was a middle-aged man from a far-away country who was there to be a martyr for a specific religious organization that opposes the Western way of life. He likely did not know anyone on the train. Instead, he labeled everyone there “the enemy” so as to dehumanize them and make it okay to go through with the attack.

He likely did not know anyone on the train. Instead, he labeled everyone there “the enemy” so as to dehumanize them and make it okay to go through with the attack.

As it is used in the excerpt below, which of the following is the best definition for the word “tangible.” "In the time it takes to draw in a breath, we were plunged into a darkness so immense that it was almost tangible—what I imagine wading through tar might be like." Excruciating Touchable Infuriating Clear

Touchable

``` After the “lifting of the darkness,” as the speaker describes it, what mood does the author create within the confines of the tube carriage? Emotionless Chaotic Compassionate Bewildered ```

Compassionate

Which of the following statements best describes the speaker’s relationship to her primary rescuer? He was a man the speaker knew before the attack who came to rescue her specifically. The speaker is grateful to the rescuers for saving her life, but she feels some anger that it took them an hour to get to the scene. She did not know her rescuer before the attack and never heard his name, but she is grateful for his assistance. The speaker did not know her primary rescuer prior to the attack, but they have kept in contact since.

The speaker did not know her primary rescuer prior to the attack, but they have kept in contact since.

How did the speaker keep herself alive after the attack? She elevated her legs to reduce the bleeding and then took a restful nap to recuperate until help arrived. She made tourniquets to stop the bleeding, listened to her body, and willed herself to stay awake. She continuously tried using her cell phone to call for help and on one of the attempts had just enough service to reach someone above ground. Before passing out from the pain, she crawled to a safe space nearby.

She made tourniquets to stop the bleeding, listened to her body, and willed herself to stay awake.

Which of the following best describes the thoughts the speaker had as she awaited help after the attack? She lamented not pursuing branching out and experiencing more in life like dancing or running, instead of spending so much time on her work. Her thoughts were about her anger and confusion concerning the attack and how she could not wait to be rescued so she could start pursuing justice. She wondered what would happen to her home, her belongings and her bank account as she had not yet set up a will. She thought about how much work she still had to do and how badly she wanted to survive so she could continue her career in architecture.

She lamented not pursuing branching out and experiencing more in life like dancing or running, instead of spending so much time on her work.

Which of the following is NOT an outcome of the 2005 London bombing that the speaker references in her TED talk? Twenty six unsuspecting people died in her carriage alone She learned an important lesson about showing others unconditional love. She lost both of her legs and now has two prosthetic legs. She took up yoga to reduce her stress and improve her life

She took up yoga to reduce her stress and improve her life

``` Which of the following best describes the author’s tone (attitude) toward the world’s future, particularly in regards to making it a more positive and loving place? pessimistic fearful optimistic skeptical ```

optimistic

Which of the following statements best summarizes the speaker’s last few lines of the speech? The speaker wants us to educate those in other countries so that tragedies like this one will not happen again in the future. The speaker hopes we will not only tolerate but to accept and love one another every day, without a disaster making it happen. The speaker hopes that by sharing her story she is providing comfort to those who have been through similar experiences. The author wants us to focus on changes that can be made to the transportation system in London so that future attacks will not occur.

The speaker hopes we will not only tolerate but to accept and love one another every day, without a disaster making it happen.

Which of the following statements best reflects why it is important for a listener to listen responsively? Listening responsively shows a speaker that not every person agrees with each of the points he or she has made and forces the speaker to become better at planning their speeches. Listening responsively helps a listener fill out his or her listening log appropriately for later reference. Listening responsively shows that you are able to analyze the effectiveness of a speaker’s supporting points in delivering his or her main message. Analyzing a speaker’s message is a different skill than being responsive to a speaker. Listening responsively helps the listener show the speaker he or she is paying close attention and helps ensure the listener gains deep and accurate information.

Listening responsively helps the listener show the speaker he or she is paying close attention and helps ensure the listener gains deep and accurate information.

Which of the following statements best reflects one of the guidelines a person should use when developing questions or comments? It is important that questions and comments are written in a style and tone that match your relationship to the speaker. Questions and comments should be very assertive, and maybe even forceful at all times, to show the speaker that you are an expert on the topic, as well. Your questions and comments should be vague and should not reference specific parts of the speaker’s speech. Strong questions and comments may be relevant to the topic or may pull in other topics as well to challenge the speaker and push him or her to present the best material.

It is important that questions and comments are written in a style and tone that match your relationship to the speaker.

Which of the following questions would be the most appropriate to ask the model, Cameron Russell, from our TED Talk following her speech? You have talked a lot about appearance today; are there any other important lessons you have learned from modeling that you would like to share with others? Who is your favorite photographer to work with and why is he or she your favorite? What is the best thing you have purchased with your money from modeling? Why do you love that thing the most? I understand what you mean about looks not being all there is to a person, but don’t you think this message would be better delivered by someone who is not a model?

You have talked a lot about appearance today; are there any other important lessons you have learned from modeling that you would like to share with others?

In her TED Talk, Kelly McGonigal most likely begins her speech by revealing that she is a health psychologist in order to— provide a detailed story of a personal experience that relates to her topic and persuades the listener to make stress his/her friend use a bandwagon statement that makes the listener believe that everyone else is doing what she is asking them to do show the audience that she can be considered an expert on the topic of mental health and establish some credibility as a speaker share statistics about stress and mental health that will eventually persuade the listener to take her advice

show the audience that she can be considered an expert on the topic of mental health and establish some credibility as a speaker

In her speech, McGonigal references a United States study that tracked people for eight years. In the study, people were asked at the beginning how stressed they felt. After, researchers checked in with them regularly to see if those people were still alive. Which of the following statements best describes if this study is a strong supporting argument for her main idea? No, this is not a reliable supporting detail because she is making a sweeping generalization about a group of stressed people and how long they lived. Yes, this is a strong supporting statement because the speaker is referencing a relevant personal experience that proves what she is talking about is true. Yes, this is a strong supporting statement because the speaker is using a relevant and seemingly reliable research study that supports what she is asking the listener to do. No, this is not a strong supporting statement because the speaker is only using the listener’s emotions to persuade them to believe her without using any logic.

Yes, this is a strong supporting statement because the speaker is using a relevant and seemingly reliable research study that supports what she is asking the listener to do.

McGonigal uses several statistics, like that people who viewed stress as harmful to their health had a 43% higher chance of dying, in her speech. The reason she did this is mostly likely because she wanted to— provide logical support for her message that how people view stress really impacts how it affects him or her show the listener how living a life filled with stress is is harmful to one’s health, especially their cardiovascular health discourage people from instantly believing everything they hear from so-called “experts,” like herself persuade the listener to seek help from a health psychologist like herself in order to better handle their stress

provide logical support for her message that how people view stress really impacts how it affects him or her

Which of the following is the best description of this speaker’s main idea or main message? Stress is a very negative influence on people’s life that should be avoided whenever possible. People’s lives pass by very quickly, so they should not waste precious time being stressed about insignificant details. It is important to really do one’s research and not immediately believe everything he or she hears, even from “experts.” Viewing stress as an empowering mechanism in one’s life makes it have a more positive impact on that individual.

Viewing stress as an empowering mechanism in one’s life makes it have a more positive impact on that individual.

In her speech, McGonigal describes a social stress test designed to make people feel high levels of stress. She tries to have the audience members experience some of the same stress that participants experience as she describes this test. Which of the following statements best explains if this is a strong supporting statement for her main message? Yes, it is a strong supporting statement because using listeners’ emotions works them up inside, eliminating their need for logical information in order to be persuaded. Yes, it is a strong supporting statement because although she is using the listeners’ emotions, she is also incorporating facts, research, and statistics. No, this is not a strong supporting statement because using people’s emotions to persuade them is not typically a very successful means of persuading them. No, this is not a strong supporting statement because the description of this entire study, including the part referenced in the question, are irrelevant to her topic.

Yes, it is a strong supporting statement because although she is using the listeners’ emotions, she is also incorporating facts, research, and statistics.

Which of the following would be the best question to ask the presenter of this TED Talk? In your speech you referenced a social stress test with a public speaking component and a math test. Will you tell us a story about one of the worst reactions you have seen someone have during the test? I understand that viewing stress in a more positive way can bring better health benefits, but what strategies might you suggest for those who struggle to view stress this way? In your speech, you referenced an eight-year study about the impact of stress. Who were some of the people who did not live during that study? I was listening to you talk about the study at the beginning of the speech, and I got curious. Don’t you think it is ridiculous to assume all of those people in the eight-year study died from how they viewed stress?

I understand that viewing stress in a more positive way can bring better health benefits, but what strategies might you suggest for those who struggle to view stress this way?

Which of the following is the best comment one could make to McGonigal during or after her TED Talk? I enjoyed hearing about the positive impacts of viewing stress differently, but I still contend that stress can be harmful and unnecessary stress should likely be avoided. I have found in my own research that a lot of research studies are not very accurate and that many studies contradict each other. I learned a lot about what stress and how viewing it differently can positively impact our health, but I still think this information would have been better if it had come from a medical doctor. I enjoyed listening to your TED Talk today. You used a lot of different facial and voice expressions which made it less boring for us here in the audience.

I enjoyed hearing about the positive impacts of viewing stress differently, but I still contend that stress can be harmful and unnecessary stress should likely be avoided.

McGonigal most likely references information about “the cuddle hormone” oxytocin in her TED Talk in order to— reinforce that stress can be a positive thing because it makes us more social with others and has a built-in way of repairing itself make a generalization about all humans and how everyone wants and needs affection persuade you to hold in your emotions when you are going through a hard time so that they do not do harm to others offer the listener a personal example of a time when she was stressed and made her reach out for support while repairing itself using oxytocin

reinforce that stress can be a positive thing because it makes us more social with others and has a built-in way of repairing itself

``` McGonigal’s tone toward the stress response system’s ability to repair itself can best be described as— skeptical awe-struck cautious playful ```

awe-struck

Which of the following statements is an explicitly-stated main idea from the speaker’s TED Talk? Your health is very important and it is in your hands. Life is impossible to handle without help from health providers. You can trust yourself to handle life’s challenges. Through diligence, people can get better at reducing their stress.

You can trust yourself to handle life’s challenges.