Among her most striking innovations was her way of microphoning where she used the microphone, not only to amplify, but also to alter her voice and add expressive effects. Billie Holiday Mary Lou Williams Mahalia Jackson Ella Fitzgerald

Why should personal pronouns be avoided when writing in an objective tone? Personal pronouns can weaken the argument's accuracy. Personal pronouns make the writing sound more friendly. Personal pronouns can make the writing sound biased. Personal pronouns lead to confusion among readers.

What is unusual about the closing of this song? Schumann, In the Lovely Month of May, closing The mood becomes joyful. It ends on a major chord. The final harmony does not sound resolved. The voice ends alone.

In fiction, which of the following is a reason to start a new paragraph? A. The story moves forward or backward in time. B. All of these C. There is a change in the place where the action is happening. D. Every time a new character speaks.

The following question is based on your reading of "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde." What city is this book set in? a. New York c. Dublin b. Paris d. London Please select the best answer from the choices provided

In order to emphasize certain ideas, Jefferson: uses repetition. capitalizes certain words. lists out each one of King George's offenses. All of the choices are correct.

Multiple Select Question Select all that apply Which of the following is true about action in dramatic structure? action can be strictly offstage or implied the actions of characters lead to conflict all dramatic characters need to do something it is an essential element in dramatic structure

Question 16 of 20 Which story premise is most clearly a classic tragedy? A. Hurricane Don approaches land, forcing Drew to leave his home behind. B. Nothing positive ever seems to happen to Lin, and today is no exception. C. The class clown is actually a very sad person who just wants acceptance. D. A political candidate gets so caught up in winning, he loses everything.

7. How does the movie Y Tu Mama Tambien end? Luisa divorces her husband Julio and Tenoch return to their girlfriends Tenoch and Julio meet in a coffee shop Luisa returns to Mexico City free from her illness

Which of the following was mentioned in the opening two-page spread of Chapter 9 (Sculpting Landscapes)? Multiple Choice natural arches canyons of the Colorado River and Green River unusual shapes into which rocks are eroded movement of material downhill on slopes All these were mentioned.

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Evaluate the validity of Arthur Miller's own claim about his play, Death of a Salesman: "Willy was representative everywhere, in every kind of system, of ourselves in this time." That is, restate Miller's claim in your introduction , agree/disagree with that claim in your thesis, and then follow all that with specific and detailed support from the play (and/or the movie, if you wish) for your thesis in your body paragraphs.

Which type of film plays out a capitalist fantasy? A Courtroom dramas B Postmodern films C Film noir D Caper films

Question 11 (Mandatory) (4 points) What does Nora do as if her life depended on it? plays with the children spends money argues dances

Match the number of metrical feet per line: Octameter seven feet per line eight feet per line two feet per line four feet per line three feet per line six feet per line five feet per line

13. Explain Rule number four, trust your audience (How to Write Great Dialogue) It must be well motivated and introduced early.They have to change over time, not suddenly just so they can say a cool piece of dialogue. Your default opinion of your audience should be that they're smart enough to follow your dialogue. Invest your audience like you would a company.They may be paying you, but you're paying them with entertainment,

Which of the following is NOT a correct way to use a part of the President's speech in your own writing? a. "My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man" (archives gov). b. In his famous Inaugural Address,President Kennedy didn't call only on Americans to serve but also addressed "fellow citizens of the world" to help work toward the freedom of man (para 17). c. Many readers remember President Kennedy's famous statement from his Inaugural Address but don't realize that he also encouraged the world to ask what they could do together "for the freedom of man" (para 17). d. Global service requires that both Americans and nations of the world not ask only "what America will do for [them]" but also how they could work together for the "freedom of man" (Kennedy para 17).

What is the soul of a Verdi opera? Multiple Choice Situational comedy Extensive thematic development Atmospheric orchestral parts Expressive vocal melody

The title in Damian Ortega's Harvest refers to how In reading we harvest meaning from symbols issues surrounding migrant labor how death will harvest souls regardless of power money or age. how climate change is effecting agriculture.

How was Romeo acting before going to the feast in Romeo and Jullet? A. Quiet and suspicious B. Angry and aggressive C. Happy and carefree D. Sad and depressed

Read the following sentences Choose the one that is punctuated correctly. a. Lonnie was two hours late for work this morning; the bridge was closed because of an accident. b. Lonnie was two hours late for work this morning; the bridge was closed, because of an accident. c. Lonnie was two hours' late for work this morning, the bridge was closed: because of an accident. d. Lonnie was two hour's late for work this morning, the bridge was closed because of an accident.