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Imagine you are creating your own one act play. Construct a dialogue of your own that reveals character. Employ at least one type of irony as well. The dialogue is to be no longer than one page. Write the dialogue in a script format. Rather than using quotation marks, the dialogue follows the speaker’s name and a colon. Describe a memorable characteristic from someone you have known. The person may have physical qualities, mannerisms, or a demeanor that was unique. Write a brief paragraph that reveals as Chekhov did, rather than reports, what is unique about the individual.
Answer:
Explanation:
Characters: Roles
Narrator: Narrates
Luke: The character who gets injured
Kiren: Luke’s Mom
Alex: Luke’s Dad
Dr. Charles: Luke’s Doctor
Nurse Delia: Luke’s Nurse and Dr. Charles assistant
Jeff: Luke’s younger brother
Hospital Staff: Escort Luke
Coach Levi: Luke’s track coach
Peter: A kid apart of Luke’s track team
Act l Scene l
Location: The emergency room of the hospital.
Narrator:
Screams echoed through the air as the doors of the hospital flew open. Luke’s scream soon becoming one with theirs.
Kiren:
(softly)
It’s going to be okay, honey.
Slowly pulls Luke’s plastered hair from his sweaty forehead.
Alex:
Turns away from the family.
Turns back to Alex.
(soothingly)
Your leg is going to be fine and so are you.
Luke:
His face slowly twists with pain as he lets out a groan.
Flashback back to the Track field
Luke:
(mutters to self as he looks ahead while running)
I got this, only 2 more laps. I can do this!
Narrator:
As Luke started to run faster and faster he fell. Hard. His knee in a crooked position the human body doesn't move in. A bloodcurdling scream leaving his mouth.
Luke:
(tears stinging his eyes)
Help! It hurts!
Coach Levi:
Runs up to Luke with a handful of kids hot on his trail.
Luke! Are you okay?
(Looks down at Luke’s knee and almost gags.)
Never mind. Peter call 911!
Narrator:
As Peter hands the phone to Coach Levi, Luke tries to move but fails miserably letting out a frustrated wince because of the immense pain shooting through his leg. His dislocated knee completely immobilizing his right leg. Deeming him incapable of bending his leg.
Flashback Ends
Hospital Staff:
Please move away. We will inform you with any updates.
Quickly roll the stretcher away before making a quick turn and disappearing from the family’s sight.
Jeff:
Is he gonna be okay?
Kiren:
Hopefully.
Act l Scene ll
Narrator:
Luke’s family all rush into Luke’s room to see if he’s okay. Their vision meets at Luke sitting up on the side of the bed. Awkwardly smiling he stutters out a “HI”.
Doctor Charles:
(smiles)
Your son is very lucky Mr. and Mrs. Lee.
(Pats Alex’s back.)
We were able to pop the bones back into the joint. Without any severe injuries.Your son may just need to wear a splint/leg brace for 3 weeks along with physical therapy. Nurse Delia please put the brace onto Luke’s leg now.
Nurse Delia:
Sure
(Starts strapping brace onto Jay’s leg.)
Kiren:
May you explain the injury to us so we can try helping our son?
Doctor Charles:
When you dislocate your leg 4 bones are affected. The femur (thigh bone), the tibia (shin bone), the fibula (another leg bone) and the patella (kneecap). When your knee is dislocated the bones of the leg (tibia and fibula) are disconnected with the femur (thigh bone). Severe dislocation can also affect surrounding blood vessels, leading to a disruption of blood supply to the leg. The absence of pulse below the knee and loss of feeling below the knee indicates this has happened. This disrupts the circulatory system because it is no longer able to circulate blood throughout all of the leg. But don’t worry, knee bones are held together by strong bands of tissues and ligaments. Which makes knee not that prone to dislocation.
Alex:
(scratches back of head)
So, what can we do to prevent this?
Doctor Charles:
You should wear knee guards during sports and recreational activities. Stretch before and after physical activities to warm up your muscles. Signs that point to a dislocated knee are severe knee pain, knee swelling, inability to walk, knee deformity, and the inability to move/straighten your leg.
Kiren:
Thank you so much, Doctor Charles.
The End.
Yaashmeen Kaur
The sample dialogue for a one-act play illustrates situational irony with character-revealing interactions between Martha and James. In achieving authenticity in dialogue and character development, it's important to ensure characters speak reflecting their background, and showing character traits through action and description is effective, as demonstrated by Uncle George's laughter.
In response to the exercise of creating a one-act play that reveals character through dialogue and employs irony, it's essential to consider each character's unique attributes while ensuring their dialogue is authentic and distinct. To illustrate this process, below is an example of a short dialogue where irony is embedded within the characters' interactions.
Scene: A typical suburban living room
Martha: (Pacing nervously) I just don't understand how every plant I touch seems to wither away. I followed every instruction on that gardening blog.
James: (Glancing at the dead plants) Well, maybe it's not you. Perhaps the plants just decided to embark on a journey to the afterlife.
Martha: (Sighs) I wish I had your sense of humor, James. Sometimes, I think you care more about making jokes than my gardening plight.
James: (Laughing) Oh, but I do care! In fact, I secretly water them at night to help you out.
Martha: (Eyes widen) Really? That's sweet, but why do they keep dying then?
James: (Rubbing the back of his neck sheepishly) Well, I might have accidentally used the diluted bleach solution instead of water... I was cleaning earlier and... yeah.
Martha: (Astounded) You've been poisoning my plants? And all this time I thought I had a black thumb!
The irony in this dialogue is situational, as Martha's efforts to care for her plants are ironically counteracted by James's well-intentioned but disastrous help. This brief excerpt showcases how dialogue can also reveal character, as Martha is shown to be earnest and passionate about her hobby, while James displays a humorous yet careless side.
In writing a memorable characteristic for a character, consider the following example:
Uncle George's laughter wasn't just heard; it had a physical presence. It would start with a small chuckle, escalating to a booming crescendo that echoed off walls and filled every nook of our house. It was the sort of laughter that left a trace, brightening dull conversations and lingering in the air long after he'd departed. You could almost see the ripples it made, a tangible force of happiness that enveloped everyone in its reach.
Walking is not the most exciting form of exercise a person can take on for fitness. Yet it is low impact and requires no fancy equipment. That makes walking a simple activity for those new to exercise. Walking is less likely than other exercises to cause injury to leg tendons and muscles. All it requires is a good pair of sneakers-no cables, stylish outfits, or weights required. Of course, a person could increase the benefit of a workout by adding weights or speed walking.
Explain whether the main idea is explicit or implicit in this paragraph. (5 points)
a) It is explicit because it is directly stated in the paragraph.
b) It is explicit because it is not directly stated in the paragraph.
c) It is implicit because it is directly stated in the paragraph.
d) It is implicit because it is not directly stated in the paragraph.
Answer:
Option A is the correct answer.
Explanation:
The main ideas refer to the most important idea in a text; they are used to build the text around them with supporting ideas. In this case, the main idea is walking is not the most exciting form of exercise a person can take on for fitness. It is explicit because it is directly stated in the paragraph. Supporting ideas such as the description as a "simple activity" or the few things needed for this.
Read this passage:
The bylaws of the French Ministry of Health decree that
"any food served within a state-run institution must meet
the high standards and practices of the Department of
Health."
Why was it a good idea for the writer to use a direct quote in the passage
above?
A. To demonstrate the source's style.
B. To show the source's credibility
c. To report an official statement exactly
D. To help the audience understand
Answer:
The answer is C. to quote an official statement exactly
Explanation:
Because, if the passage was just trying to show the source's credibility the author wouldn't have use a direct quote, because the French Ministry of Health is a credible source. Basically, the answer is C because it is quoting a official statement.
It was a good idea for the writer to use a direct quote in the passage above To report an official statement exactly.
What is a direct quote?Direct Quote is one of the two methods used to define or express the foreign currency conversion rate with the domestic currency, where how many domestic currencies is needed to buy a single unit of foreign currency is expressed.
Thus, it was a good idea for the writer to use a direct quote in the passage above To report an official statement exactly.
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What problem are parents of an adolescent more likely to face?
Answer:
C
Explanation:
It's more likely that parents of an adolescent is finds that adolescents are difficult to speak with.
They also find the adolescent tend to be distrusting as well. But that adds in more of a social problem then a parent problem.
interview with Marielle Tsukamoto is an example of
a primary source
a secondary source
an unreliable source
an outdated source
Read the following excerpt from Frederick Douglass's Narrative of the Life of
Frederick Douglass, an American Slave:
We were not regularly allowanced. Our food was coarse
corn-meal boiled. This was called mush. It was put into a
large wooden tray or trough, and set down upon the
ground. The children were then called, like so many pigs,
and like so many pigs they would come and devour the
mush
How does the objective style of this excerpt add power to the story?
A. It uses strong imagery to describe mush in order to appeal to the
reader's senses.
B. It understates the qualities of mush so that Douglass appears
unbiased.
C. It focuses on facts about mush without including Douglass's own
opinion of it.
D. It uses a simile that refers to the children as "pigs" to avoid
sentimentality
Answer: C) It focuses on facts about mush without including Douglass's own opinion of it.
Explanation: something objective is something that is not influenced by personal feelings or opinions. In the given excerpt from the Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave, we can see that he describes what he and other children used to eat, a meal called "the mush" he talks about its characteristics but he doesn't express his opinion about it, this adds power to the story.
Answer:C
Explanation: Because its the 3rd one
What is the purpose of the continuation signal word “another”?
A.to show that jazz music, but not the dance known as the Charleston, was popular during the Jazz Age
B.to show that the Charleston was popular during the Jazz Age, but only when accompanied by jazz music
C.to show that both jazz music and the Charleston were popular during the Jazz Age
D.to show that the Charleston and jazz music were only enjoyed by younger crowds during the Jazz Age
Answer:
c
Explanation:
What part of speech is day
Answer:
Noun
Explanation:
The word ''day'' is a noun.
A noun is a person, place, or thing.
The APA format for citing a book has five parts, beginning with the author’s name. What appears in the fourth position?
A. Place of publication
B. Medium
C. Publisher
D. Title
Answer:
A. Place of publication.
Explanation:
The APA (American Psychological Association) format for citing a book follows five steps beginning with the author's last name, followed by the year of publishing, Book, city, state; publisher. As per this structure, the place of publication appears at the fourth stand. Here is an illustration of citation of a book in APA format :
Rowling, J.K (1997). Harry Potter and the philosopher's stone. London: Bloomsbury pub.
Which sentence is grammatically incorrect?
A) The world is filled with so much culture.
B) "I don't like it," Kevin said angry.
Answer:
B
Explanation:
Answer:
B
Explanation:
It is supposed to be angrily not angry.
who wrote the fierce fiery flames of wrath
Answer:The Flames Of Wrath
by Ronald Wilson
Explanation:
Which is correct?
(A)The womens husbands hadn’t met, even though the women were old friends.
(B)The womens husbands hadnt met, even though the women were old friends.
(C)The women’s husbands hadnt met, even though the women were old friends.
(D)The women’s husbands hadn’t met, even though the women were old friends.
Answer:
d number is answer belive d is answer
Final answer:
The correct sentence is (D) 'The women's husbands hadn't met, even though the women were old friends.' This uses the correct possessive form 'women's' and the contraction 'hadn't' properly.
Explanation:
The correct sentence is: (D)The women's husbands hadn't met, even though the women were old friends. In English grammar, possessive cases are formed by adding an apostrophe and 's to the end of plural nouns. Since 'women' is the plural form of 'woman', we add an apostrophe and 's to make 'women's'. Unlike 'has', 'had' is not typically used with 'do' to form negatives or questions when it's the only verb in the sentence. Thus, we use 'hadn't' as the contraction for 'had not'.
The sun was going down and looking up along the bank as we drove I saw the Austrian observation balloons above the hills on the other side dark against the sunset.
—A Farewell to Arms, Ernest Hemingway
The image of the observation balloons moving across the sunset is created using .
options
-no adjectives
-few adjectives CORRECT ANSWER
-many adjectives
Answer:
A 2 and I guess a 3...Even though I can choose one, I choose 2
Answer:
Option B. The image of the observation balloons moving across the sunset is created using few adjectives.
Explanation:
In this passage from "A Farewell to Arms" American author Ernst Hemingway created an image of the observation balloons moving across the sunset using few adjectives. Imagery is commonly created by the use many to an abundance of adjectives that gives the readers enough details for them to have a vivid image of what the author is writing about. In this case, Hemingway created a clear image of a situation by using few adjectives, in fact only three of them "Austrian" "observation" and "dark".
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Complete the sentences with ONE word
1.Former employees were accused ... stealing a huge amount of money.
2. Do you think the famous film producer will be convicted ... sexual harassment?
3. The tabloid took … thousands of readers with their absurd news.
4. I've had my previous TV set ... over two decades. It's time to get a new one
5. My car really guzzles petrol. It consumes over 15 liters … 100 kilometers.
Answer:
1.for
2.of
3.away
4.for
5.
Answer:
ofofinforperExplanation:
In sentences one and two, the verbs accuse and convict are followed by the preposition of. In sentence three, the phrasal verb take in means to fool or deceive. In four, the preposition for is used with the Present Perfect tense to introduce a period of time, like over two decades. Finally, in five, the preposition per means every or each.
What inference can be made about the Cyclopes?
Answer:
The Cyclopes are basically big, have one eye, don't like mortals or visitors. The Gods seem to help them out with food and whatever they need. Polyphemus's father is none other than Poseidon so there is an important God looking out for them.
Explanation:
is this outline structure correct?
title
topic:
1.
A
B
1
2
a
b
2
A
B
1
2
a
b
A) No
B)yes
Which best describes the technique the student is using to keep his audience engaged ?
Answer:
The answer is C.
Explanation:
It's not D because he's not trying to make anyone uncomfortable by just focusing on them, and shifting your focus means something different. If he were speaking clearly, slowly and as natural as possible his goal would to be understood clearly.
Why was satire popular among 18th-century English writers? A. Because this type of writing was a new genre that created stronger reader interest B. Because writers wanted to expose people's flawed thinking about religious traditions C. Because this type of writing was more entertaining than the popular writings of the day D. Because writers wanted fame and fortune, which would make them a part of the upper class
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Answer:Satire was popular among 18th-century English writers B. Because writers wanted to expose people's flawed thinking about religious traditions.
Satire is a technique that writers use to expose one's foolishness by the use of dark humour. It's basically like mocking someone. Back then, the writers used this to expose the way people thought about religious traditions, and to address other issues.
Answer:
B: because writers wanted to expose peoples flawed thinking about religious traditions
What are some possible careers
Answer:
There are many different types of careers you can study for...
Lawyer, Doctor, or Teacher but if you arent looking to go to college maintenance, waiter or waitress, or sales.
Explanation:
Miguel walks around in a dress vut no one sees him is he deviance
Answer:
A deviant can be described as a person whose behavior is far different from those of the society's norms.
Thus, in few societies and in few cultures, this could appear to vary or isn't a regular or general occurrence in the society, and in such instances, Miguel could be termed as a deviant- irrespective of the reality that he wasn't noticed by anyone. Due to the fact that society is undergoing some developmental changes with more people being inclined to take in other individual's opinions and the way they decided to portray themselves as, Miguel can be seen in the same vein as everyone else. Therefore, he may NOT be viewed as a deviant.
Thus, it mainly in total relies on society and culture and community and so forth.
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Read the excerpt from Does My Head Look Big in This? by Randa Abdel-Fattah.
Now the next thing, and it’s really very simple, is that while I’m not going to abandon my fashion sense—you’d better believe I’d never give up my shopping sprees—I’m sick of obsessing about my body, what guys are going to think about my cleavage and calves and shoulder-to-hip ratio. And for the love of everything that is good and holy I am really sick of worrying what people are going to think if I put on a few pounds or have a pimple. I mean, homeroom on Monday morning can be such a stress attack.
Which statement best explains how the narrative tone reveals a unique perspective?
A) The narrator’s frustration helps readers understand what it is like to be a teenager.
B) The narrator’s humor helps readers understand that she does not take her religion seriously.
C) The narrator’s annoyance helps readers understand why she does not want to wear a hijab.
D) The narrator’s wit helps readers understand that she does not have teenage angst.
Answer:
The narrator’s frustration helps readers understand what it is like to be a teenager. -A.
Answer: The best answer for this I believe is A
Explanation:
it seems like the narrator is mainly talking about teenage issues such as "fashion sense" "shopping sprees" "obsessing about my body" and so on. It doesn't seem like she is referring to religion or solely talking about the hijab which is why b or c don't fit. The answer could be D but i personally would go with A.
Select the correct text in the passage.
Read this excerpt from "A Jury of Her Peers" by Susan Glaspell. Which line shows Mrs. Hale's attitude of pity and compassion for other women?
"My!- she began, in a high, false voice, "it's a good thing the men couldn't hear us! Getting all stirred up over a little thing like a-dead canary." This option best shows Mrs. Hale's attitude of pity and compassion for other women.
You may be asking, “What is a literary element?”
Here is a simple answer: Literary elements are the different parts that make up a story.
Some examples of literary elements:
? Setting – This is about the time and location of the story. Think about social conditions and even the weather. Setting helps set the mood.
? Characterization – This is about the characters in the story and how the author portrays them. This is how we get to know their personalities.
? Plot – This is the sequence of events in the story. How things play out in a story affects other events. The story is told in a certain order for a reason.
? Conflict – This is about the different struggles and challenges in the story. Conflicts can be internal, against another character or even against nature or things.
? Theme – This is the central message or life lesson of the story. This gives the reader a certain idea about life.
? Tone – This is about the author’s attitude or feelings toward the reader or subject matter.
? Mood – This is about what the reader feels when reading the story. It’s about the feelings and emotions brought out by the story.
? Imagery – This is about descriptive language that draws on the reader’s five senses. The author can use details that give the reader ideas about taste, sound, sight, smell and touch.
? Point of View / Narration – This is how the author chooses to tell the story. It’s the angle of the story. How is the author letting you see and hear what’s taking place? Is the author using certain characters as the voice to tell the story? Or is the author using a separate narrator to tell the story?
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FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT: You will be doing a literary analysis by discussing how a particular literary element was used in a story. Use complete sentences. These sentences should give specific examples from the story that highlight your chosen literary element (from above).
DIRECTIONS:
1. Choose a literary work.
? It can be any story or play you have read in school.
? It can be anything you have read on your own that you really enjoyed, like a particular book.
? STATE THE TITLE OF THE WORK.
2. Choose ONE literary element (listed above) and discuss how it shows up in the particular story you chose. Write 2-3 paragraphs about it using examples from the story.
? How is this particular literary element important to the story?
? How would the story be different if the literary element was changed in some way
CONFLICT
Explanation:
This is about the different struggles and challenges that occur in the story. Conflict can be internal,against another character or even against nature/things. In the novel of percy Jackson and the sea of monsters we see some conflicts like;
The conflict of percy and his half brother we see that Percy Jackson had a problem of having a half brother who is not a human being so fussy always used to fight with him and called him at this conflict was sorted out when he truly found out that his half-brother is kind of a protector .
The other conflict with we see is that Percy has a conflict with his friend when they choose to be with his brother more than they choose to be with him spend time with him they were used to choose Percy Jackson's brother than him cuz he was kind of special he he was a hybrid have a god and half a monster .
The other conflicts with we see it's between the Percy Jackson's brother and Percy Jackson's best friend he used to think Percy Jackson's brother is a monster and not worthy to be treated as a demigod .
Those which I mentioned above are just some example of cornflakes which we see in some literary works see them cause conflict is part of an element of dictionary work .
Answer:
The other conflict with we see is that Percy has a conflict with his friend when they choose to be with his brother more than they choose to be with him spend time with him they were used to choose Percy Jackson's brother than him cuz he was kind of special he he was a hybrid have a god and half a monster .
The other conflicts with we see it's between the Percy Jackson's brother and Percy Jackson's best friend he used to think Percy Jackson's brother is a monster and not worthy to be treated as a demigod .
The door closed by itself. The pronoun in this sentence is used _____. correctly incorrectly (help fast plz )
correctly
speak it out loud, if it sounds weird, it's wrong.
Answer:
correctly
Explanation:
Considering that the door is an inanimate object, "itself" is used correctly.
How does Thomas Jefferson support the argument that the colonists should separate from Great Britain
whilst the revolutionary warfare broke out in 1775, Jefferson became a practicing lawyer and a representative within the residence of Burgesses, which turned into Varginia's legislative meeting. Jefferson held Patriot sympathies, which means he supported the colonies' warfare for liberty in opposition to Great Britain.
How did Thomas Jefferson justify breaking away from Britain in the declaration of Independence?He explained how the British authorities had Absolute strength and become violating the colonists' herbal Rights.
How does the assertion of Independence argue that the colonies ought to cut loose terrific Britain?They argued that George III had no real electricity over the American colonies. by means of taking a stand against the tyranny of the king, the individuals sought to gain the sympathy of the British human beings.
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All of the following statements are possible views of language. Choose the statement that most closely
matches your opinion of traditional language rules.
The traditional rules of language are there for a reason. They should not be broken.
The traditional rules of language are meaningless. There is no reason to follow them,
The traditional rules of language are unimportant. All that matters is that people understand me,
The traditional rules of language are important. However, they must be adapted to different
situations.
Answer:
I believe this sort of question has no wrong answers, it's really a matter of personal preference.
Explanation:
In the question, there is a statement that says "Choose the statement that most closely matches your opinion of traditional language rules.". If you'd like my opinion, I believe the last option would work best, perhaps.
Answer:
it's your opinion
Explanation:
Read the passage from Sugar Changed the World.
The vast Muslim world was wonderful for the growth of knowledge. The Greeks had developed a level of practical experience and technical understanding a thousand years more advanced than anyone else nearby. The Muslims began to translate some of these ancient Greek texts. From India, Muslims learned of the zero, which allowed them to invent what we still call "Arabic” numerals. And because the Koran, the sacred book of Islam, is written in Arabic, scholars throughout the Muslim world learned to read Arabic and to share their knowledge. The Muslims swept past Jundi Shapur and learned the secrets of sugar. As they conquered lands around the Mediterranean Sea, they spread word of how to grow, mill, and refine the sweet reed.
How do the details in the passage support the central idea?
The details describe the important role Muslims played in spreading knowledge throughout the world.
The details clarify the role Jundi Shapur played in spreading the secrets of sugar to the rest of the world.
The details describe how Muslims used knowledge from only the Greeks to make innovations.
The details reveal how important the Koran was in helping Muslims conquer other lands.
Answer:
The details describe the important role Muslims played in spreading knowledge throughout the world.
Explanation:
Sugar Changed the World: A Story of Magic, Spice, Slavery, Freedom, and Science by Marc and Budhos Aronson wrote about the most important spices in our daily lives. They traced the emergence of sugar in our lives and how it came to be one of the most important basic necessity of humans.
The given passage from the book details how the Muslims contributed a lot to the spreading of the knowledge which then plays a huge a big role in the knowledge about sugar. The translation of the ancient Greek texts, along with the knowledge of the Koran, all played a part in the Muslims' attaining the process of sugar plantation and harvesting. This knowledge was then spread and taught wherever they go in their process of conquering lands all around the Mediterranean Sea.
The details describe the important role Muslims played in spreading knowledge throughout the world.
31.
Which word is opposite in meaning to practical?
reconnected
destroyed
disinterested
unreasonable
unreasonable is opposite in meaning to practical.
The definition of practical is real or possible.
Therefore, the correct word that has the opposite meaning of practical is unreasonable because unreasonable means that someone or something is not logical or doesn't makes sense.
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In "The Story of an Hour," which cultural norm is the story mainly addressing?
the cultural expectation of honesty over lying
the advantages of marriage
equality of women in the workplace
the role of women in society
Answer:
The role of women in society.
Explanation:
The cultural norm discussed in The Story Of an Hour is the societal standard that women must be married- regardless of the presence of love in the relationship. Mrs. Mallard reacts to the news of the death of her husband with overwhelming euphoria. She begins to look forward to living a long life independently and free from marriage. When she comes to find her husband is actually still alive, she is so overcome by the grief of losing her new found freedom- that she dies of a heart attack.
Which of these is most likely to prevent pregnancy?
Abstinence is the only method among condom, oral hormonal methods, and sterilization, that is 100% effective at preventing pregnancy because there is no sexual intercourse to lead to conception. Condoms and oral hormonal methods have higher failure rates, and sterilization is highly effective but not infallible.
When considering the methods that are most effective in preventing pregnancy, it's important to acknowledge that no contraceptive method besides abstinence is 100% effective. Among the options given — condom, oral hormonal methods, sterilization, and abstinence — abstinence is the only method that is completely effective at preventing pregnancy because it involves refraining from sexual intercourse altogether.
Condoms, while helpful in reducing the risk of pregnancy and protecting against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), have a typical-use failure rate and are not 100% foolproof. Oral hormonal methods, including the pill, patch, and ring, are highly effective when used correctly but still carry a small risk of failure. Sterilization procedures, such as vasectomy and tubal ligation, are meant to be permanent forms of contraception, but in rare cases, they can fail (though the failure rate is very low).