In MLA documentation, how should the following parenthetical reference appear? (Barrett, 1991,p.17) (Barrett, p.17,1991) (Barrett 17) (Barrett p. 17)
What is the purpose of a topic sentence?Select all that apply. Introduces the main idea of a paragraph Organizes a paragraph by setting the paragraph up for supporting details Guides the reader back to the thesis statement Provides coherence by linking to the thesis statement
The first half of the "The Wanderer'suggests that the Wanderer lives in an emotional state of fear and dread focused anger agonized silence patient acceptance
You can tell that the wanderer in "The Wanderer" most keenly feels the loss of his lord when he sails endlessly in exile remembers seeing his kinsmen killed dreams deeply with longing imagines kneeling before a throne
Which of the following are widely accepted pieces of information we know about Homer? (multiple answers) He wrote The lliad and The Odyssey. He was blind. He was a teacher and philosopher. He was a poet
To understand the values expressed in a myth.what are the best elements in the story for a reader to consider? Select four options. D actions clothing conflict diet motivations D resolution
Which of the following is a properly punctuated compound sentence? Gillian and Jackie are having a board game night even though Jackie doesn't like games. Gillian enjoys board games and Jackie does not. Gillian wanted to host a board game night but Jackie does no enjoy board games. Gillian want to host a board game night Jackie does not enjoy board games.
Which conflicts are types of external conflict in a literary work? Select three options. a character feuding with a close friend ) a character dealing with feelings of inadequacy a character living in a harsh environment a character being judged by the community a character deciding on the best course of action
Read the excerpt from The Odyssey. Then, his chores being all dispatched, he caught another brace of men to make his breakfast and whisked away his great door slab to let his sheep go through-but he behind, reset the stone as one would cap a quiver. What two things are being compared in this epic simile? the door slab to the Cyclops' sheep the stone to a quiver a brace of men to breakfast the Cyclops' chores to the men
2. What is the author's primary purpose in writing the selection? A. To provide information about the best locations for chickadees to live in order to survive B. To communicate the problems chickadees encounter as a result of their small size C. To describe the ways chickadees have adapted to be able to stay alive in cold climates D. To explain how the feathers of chickadees function in different environments
summary of a written work may determine if it shows bias True False
What is one reason Borges creates a frame narrative in "The Garden of Forking Paths"? to establish details about where the story takes place to provide context for the story while avoiding too much exposition to explain what happened to Tsun's accomplice, Runeburg to create a sense of urgency about whether or not Madden will catch Tsun
The word cocktail is believed to have originated from a citizen of which nation? France. Italy. The United States. Germany.
Creation in the Popol Vuh takes place through the activity of Plumed Serpent and Heart of Sky One Hunahpu and Seven Hunahpu One Monkey and One Artisan Xpiyacoc and Xmucane
A disadvantage of studying a written version of a myth instead of an oral one is that __ what the storyteller said is now lost it no longer represents the belief of the people who "own" it it is now "fossilized" and no longer living and changing you can't trust a written version
Fill in the Blank Question The term $\square $ is derived from the Greek and means life measurement. Need help? Review these concept resources. (1) Read About the Concept
What audience response indicates to Sedaris that readers will skim the page? yawning applauding coughing
8) Choose the best answer. Shakespeare's sonnets are written __ mainly in iambic pentameter using a particular rhyme scheme mainly in lambic pentameter using a particular rhyme scheme, and with some slant or other irregular rhymes with some slant or other irregular rhymes
Santiago's parents have a different dream for him than he has for himself. He eventually tells his parents of his life purpose. Using same of the specific details revealed about Santiago's parents, pretend to be his father and compose a letter to Santiago sharing your concerns/disappointments, as well as your encouragement to your son, as you respond to Santiago's desire to drop out of the seminary to travel.
Create topic sentences for TWO of the following subjects. 1. An endangered species 2. The cost of fuel 3. The legal drinking age 4. A controversial film or novel
