What elements of “Reality Check” place it in the genre of science fiction ? Does it present utopian or a dystopian vision ?
Science fiction is a type of literature that is based upon a made-up reality—a fantasy, if you will—of the future and technologically advanced societies. The story, “Reality Check,” by David Brin, has quite a few elements that qualify it as science fiction. For one, the story takes place some time in the distant future. We know this because there is a reference to the past year of 2147 when “the last of their race died.” Additionally, the story begins by assuming the reader is some type of computer-human hybrid by the way it requests the reader to “pattern-scan” the story “for embedded code and check it against the reference verifier in the blind spot of [the] left eye.” Further, the narrator discloses toward the end of the story how his people have a “machine-enhanced ability to cast thoughts far across the cosmos.” The story represents a dystopian society, or at least a society that is deemed to be failed and dystopian by the narrator. This is evidenced by the narrator’s reference to his planet as “The Wasteland” and how he discloses how much of his “population wallows in simulated, marvelously limited sub-lives.” As the story concludes, it is made clear how unhappy his society is when it is stated that they have been “snared in [a] web of ennui.” Because of these loathsome descriptions of his society, it seems quite impossible that the society could be anything near a utopia thus could only be seen to be dystopian.
Which of the following lines foreshadows Romeo's tragic end?
A. What's in a name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet; So Romeo would, were he not Romeo call'd, Retain that dear perfection which he owes Without that title. Romeo, doff thy name, And for that name which is no part of thee Take all myself.
B. 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.
C. 'Tis almost morning; I would have thee gone: And yet no further than a wanton's bird; Who lets it hop a little from her hand, Like a poor prisoner in his twisted gyves, And with a silk thread plucks it back again, So loving-jealous of his liberty.
D. O God, I have an ill-divining soul! Methinks I see thee, now thou art below, As one dead in the bottom of a tom Either my eyesight fails, or thou look'st pale.
D. O God, I have an ill-divining soul! Methinks I see thee, now thou art below, As one dead in the bottom of a tom Either my eyesight fails, or thou look'st pale.
Juliet says this line as she is watching Romeo leave after their wedding night. She literally says that she feels as though she sees him lying dead in the bottom of a tomb. She describes him as looking pale. The next time Juliet sees Romeo, he is dead and in a tomb. He isn't too pale though since he only just died. This line of hers foreshadows his death. However, we've known since the prologue he was going to die. What's interesting in this play is that Shakespeare constantly reminds the audience through the characters' dialogue that Romeo and Juliet are going to die. However, many people feel that maybe, just maybe, their book will end a bit differently with the two lovers riding off into the sunset. This never happens.
Anyone read pride and prejudice?
What fault did Darcy place on Jane that encouraged him to break up the relationship with Bingley? He said that Jane was too...
flirtatious
indifferent
outspoken
reserved,
The Fall of the House of Usher
By Edgar Allan Poe
Noticing these things, I rode over a short causeway to the house. A servant in waiting took my horse, and I entered the Gothic archway of the hall. A valet, of stealthy step, thence conducted me, in silence, through many dark and intricate passages in my progress to the studio of his master. Much that I encountered on the way contributed, I know not how, to heighten the vague sentiments of which I have already spoken. While the objects around me—while the carvings of the ceilings, the sombre tapestries of the walls, the ebon blackness of the floors, and the phantasmagoric armorial trophies which rattled as I strode, were but matters to which, or to such as which, I had been accustomed from my infancy—while I hesitated not to acknowledge how familiar was all this—I still wondered to find how unfamiliar were the fancies which ordinary images were stirring up. On one of the staircases, I met the physician of the family. His countenance, I thought, wore a mingled expression of low cunning and perplexity. He accosted me with trepidation and passed on. The valet now threw open a door and ushered me into the presence of his master.
Roderick Usher's poem
By Edgar Allan Poe
In the greenest of our valleys,
By good angels tenanted,
Once a fair and stately palace—
Radiant palace—reared its head.
In the monarch Thought's dominion—
It stood there!
Never seraph spread a pinion
Over fabric half so fair.
Banners yellow, glorious, golden,
On its roof did float and flow;
(This—all this—was in the olden
Time long ago);
And every gentle air that dallied,
In that sweet day,
Along the ramparts plumed and pallid,
A winged odor went away.
...
And, round about his home, the glory
That blushed and bloomed
Is but a dim-remembered story
Of the old time entombed.
And travellers now within that valley,
Through the red-litten windows see
Vast forms that move fantastically
To a discordant melody;
While, like a rapid ghastly river,
Through the pale door,
A hideous throng rush out forever,
And laugh—but smile no more.
Which words from the paragraph describe something similar to the "palace" of Roderick Usher's poem?
the carvings of the ceilings, the sombre tapestries of the walls, the ebon blackness of the floors, and the phantasmagoric armorial trophies
His countenance, I thought, wore a mingled expression of low cunning and perplexity.
accosted me with trepidation and passed on
The valet now threw open a door and ushered me into the presence of his master.
The carvings of the ceilings, the sombre tapestries of the walls, the ebon blackness of the floors, and the phantasmagoric armorial trophies.
According to "Make it New": Early Modernism, which type of traditional poetry influenced early modernist poets? sonnet allegory haiku epic
Answer:
The answer is C. Haiku
Explanation:
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When training for volleyball or basketball, getting a jump-start on athletic development is one of the best things athletes can do to give themselves increased confidence and an advantage over the competition. The truth about this is that if athletes are competing they are already putting training-level stress on their bodies in uncontrolled environments. Proper training will not only increase performance, but also decrease risk of injury. Athletes' bodies can be strengthened and less prone to injury in controlled environments. Anything less than a multifaceted approach is missing the chance of dramatic improvement, and the synergy of targeting every effective facet of vertical jump explosion. There are nine different improvable aspects athletes may practice to increase their vertical explosion and quickness. Unfortunately, most programs only target one or two. The cumulative effect of training each aspect produces results quickly. Choose the BEST concluding statement that supports the argument presented. A) A majority of coaches and programs simply isolate one training method. B) Resistance training is highly neglected in most vertical jump programs. C) Don't miss out on valuable results by ignoring unknown training aspects. D) Proper training will not only increase performance but decrease risk of injury
The best concluding statement that supports the argument presented is: "Don't miss out on valuable results by ignoring unknown training aspects."Therefore, the correct option is C.
What is the meaning of concluding statement?A concluding statement is the final sentence or group of sentences in a written or spoken argument or presentation. It summarizes the main points of the argument and reinforces the overall message that the author or speaker wants to convey.
The given statement effectively emphasizes the importance of a multifaceted approach to athletic training, as opposed to simply targeting one or two training methods.
By training all nine improvable aspects of vertical jump explosion and quickness, athletes can see significant improvements in their performance and decrease their risk of injury.Therefore, the correct option is C.
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The question is incomplete,but most probably the complete question is,
When training for volleyball or basketball, getting a jump-start on athletic development is one of the best things athletes can do to give themselves increased confidence and an advantage over the competition. The truth about this is that if athletes are competing, they are already putting training-level stress on their bodies in uncontrolled environments. Proper training will not only increase performance, but also decrease risk of injury. Athletes' bodies can be strengthened and less prone to injury in controlled environments. Anything less than a multifaceted approach is missing the chance of dramatic improvement, and the synergy of targeting every effective facet of vertical jump explosion. There are nine different improvable aspects athletes may practice, increasing their vertical explosion and quickness. Unfortunately, most programs only target one or two. The cumulative effect of training each aspect produces results quickly.
Choose the BEST concluding statement that supports the argument presented.
A) A majority of coaches and programs simply isolate one training method.
B) Resistance training is highly neglected in most vertical jump programs. C) Don't miss out on valuable results by ignoring unknown training aspects.
D) Proper training will not only increase performance but decrease risk of injury
MC)Read the sentence below and answer the following question: Nevertheless, in this mansion of gloom I now proposed to myself a sojourn of some weeks.—Poe, "The Fall of the House of Usher" In the bolded section, what is the benefit of using "I now proposed to myself a sojourn of some weeks" rather than "I would have a sojourn of some weeks"?
Which sentence from “Island of Hope, Island of Tears” contains both a cause and an effect?
A. “Salvatore, Giuseppe Sicurella's brother, was employed as a barber.”
B. “Her brother placed a housework-wanted ad in a local paper, and Katherine was soon hired as a governess with a wealthy family.”
C. “He was 22 years old and felt a responsibility to help his mother and 12 brothers and sisters.”
D. “His brother Salvatore followed in 1908 and their siblings Antonio, Maria Anna, and Angelina joined them in 1913.”
Answer: The sentence that contains both a cause and an effect is B. “Her brother placed a housework-wanted ad in a local paper, and Katherine was soon hired as a governess with a wealthy family”.
Explanation: Different logical relationships can be established between sentences or within the same sentence. One of them is the cause-effect relationship, which consists in presenting an event and its consequence or effect. In sentence B., the fact that her brother placed an ad in the newspaper is the cause of Katherine's hiring. In that way, the fact that Katherine was hired as governess is the effect of the idea presented in the first clause.
Read the excerpt from Life on the Mississippi. I tremblingly considered a moment, and then the devil of temptation provoked me to say:— ‘Well—to—to—be entertaining, I thought.’ This was a red rag to the bull. He raged and stormed so (he was crossing the river at the time) that I judge it made him blind, because he ran over the steering-oar of a trading-scow. What does the expression “a red rag to the bull” suggest? Twain believes Bixby looks like an animal. Twain feels he has to take care of Bixby. Twain feels he is able to control Bixby’s actions. Twain believes his words have incited Bixby.
Answer: Twain believes his words have incited Bixby.
The most likely meaning of the phrase "this was a red rag to the bull" is that Twain believes that his words have incited Bixby. The phrase is a reference to the Spanish tradition of bullfighting. In bullfighting, the bullfighter carries a red cloth that he waves in front of the bull. The cloth is meant to incite the animal to attack. Similarly, Twain believed his words have incited Bixby.
Which sentence shows INCORRECT use of subject-verb agreement?
Question 1 options:
The committee arrives at the meeting one at a time.
The audience claps its approval at the political rally.
The entire Congress voted unanimously to repeal the law.
The team members yells at one another to keep their momentum going during half-time.
The last option shows incorrect use of subject verb- agreement. Team members is a plural subject and it requires a verb used for a plural subjec, third person plural to be exact.Instead it has yells , which is used correctly for third person singular subjects.The correct verb subject structure should be The team members yell at..
Select all that apply.
Which of the following is true about 3rd person point of view?
It is the most commonly used point of view.
It can tell a story from multiple perspectives.
It is traditionally used in fairy tales.
It provides greater insight into the narrator’s thoughts and feelings.
The narrator is an outside observer.
Answer:
It is the most commonly used point of view.
it can tell a story from multiple perspectives.
Explanation:
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The nonfat part of the body is termed:
Fat mass
Percent body fat
Lean body mass
Body composition
You noted how Sojourner Truth used parallel sentences in "Ain't I a Woman?" For example, she used parallel constructions around the conjunction or in her question “What's that got to do with women's rights or negroes' rights?” Writers use parallel sentences for better flow and grammatical accuracy. This style of writing creates balanced sentences and allows for elements or ideas of equal importance to be stated in a similar manner. Based on what you’ve learned about creating parallel structure, write three original sentences that use parallel structure. Your sentences can be fiction or nonfiction
The new president promised not only to restructure the economy but also to balance the budget.
(This sentence is parallel because the two clauses use a matching verb phrase “to restructure the economy” and “to balance the budget.”)
Shaun likes to play football, read books, and paint portraits.
(This sentence is parallel because Shaun’s hobbies are listed using the same verb tense: play, read, and paint.)
Lynette finished her homework during recess and submitted it before class.
(This sentence is parallel because the verbs finished and submitted are both in simple past tense.)
How does the imagery of the bell affect the mood of this stanza?
Down sank the bell with a gurgling sound;
The bubbles rose and burst around.
Quoth Sir Ralph, “The next who comes to the Rock
Won’t bless the Abbot of Aberbrothok.”
The bell sinks into the water with a gurgling sound, as if trying to sound one last warning; this creates an ominous mood.
The bell endures, no matter what Sir Ralph tries to do; this creates a triumphant mood as good survives in spite of evil.
The bell serves as a symbol of the destruction Sir Ralph will do to the town; it creates a mood of despair.
The bell rings loudly in celebration, creating a cheerful mood.
Answer:
The bell sinks into the water with a gurgling sound, as if trying to sound one last warning; this creates an ominous mood.
Explanation:
"Down sank the bell with a gurgling sound;".
It is not ringing loudly, nor enduring. There's not a lot importance on it, except for the idea of a final warning. A sound that is almost not heard, but it is. A last sound. "The bubbles rose and burst around."
Select all that apply.
What three opportunities became more available to common people because of the Industrial Revolution?
leisure time
better representation in government
the right to vote
less hours for higher wages
cultural pursuits
education
Help with sign language 1 please!!
1. To show a negative declarative sentence, use the non-Manuel marker of?
A.) nodding your head
B.) shaking your head
C.) scrunching your shoulders
D.) raising your eyebrows
2. To show an affirmative declarative sentence, use the non-Manuel marker of?
A.) nodding your head
B.) shaking your head
C.) scrunching your shoulders
D.) furrowing your eyebrows
3.) signing ME TEACHER ME while shaking your head means
A.) I am a teacher
B.) Are you a teacher?
C.) I am not a teacher
D.) Am I a teacher?
4. How could you change the sentence "I
Is the church in to kill a mockingbird in the town limits?
Final answer:
The church in 'To Kill a Mockingbird' is located outside the town limits of Maycomb, symbolizing the racial divisions of the time. It offers Scout and Jem new insights into their community.
Explanation:
The church in To Kill a Mockingbird is outside the town limits of Maycomb. In Harper Lee's novel, the First Purchase African M.E. Church is situated outside of the town, indicating the geographical and social separation of the African-American community from the white population in Maycomb. This setting underscores the racial divisions and isolation prevalent in the American South during the 1930s, the period in which the novel is set. The church serves as a pivotal location for Scout and Jem as it offers them a different perspective on their community and is significant to the development of their understanding of racial inequality.
what changes did populists, labor unions and women's groups advocate in the early 1900s?
1. A girl tells her mother she is volunteering at an animal shelter because it makes her feel good, but the truth is that she has been offered extra credit in one of her classes to do so. Her motivation is
a lie
external
idiomatic
idiomatic
2. The narrator and the man he teams up with are both
lonely.
lost.
hungry.
young.
3. Why does Edward hand over his belongings?
He is afraid.
He feels sorry for the men.
He is in a hurry and thinks he will be able to get to his destination more quickly if he does as he is told.
none of the above
The girl's motivation is external, as she volunteers at the animal shelter for extra credit. Without more context, it's hard to determine what the narrator and the man he teams up with have in common, or why Edward hands over his belongings.
Explanation:1. The girl's motivation for volunteering at the animal shelter is external as she is doing it for extra credit in class, despite what she tells her mother. This is a form of extrinsic motivation, as her action is influenced by the desire for reward rather than pure interest or satisfaction.
2. Without more information or context about the story or text the question is referring to, the relationship or common denominator between the narrator and the man could be multiple choices depending on the text. They could be lonely, lost, hungry, or young.
3. Similarly, without more context, any one of the given options could be true about why Edward hands over his belongings. It could be that he is afraid, or he sympathizes with the men, or he is in a rush and thinks compliance will get him to his destination quicker.
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Derrick and Melissa had been practicing for the last two weeks, but she still felt like they weren't ready. Without changing the meaning, what is the best way to change this compound sentence into two simple sentences?
a. Derrick and Melissa had been practicing for the last two weeks. She still felt like they weren't ready.
b. Derrick and Melissa had been practicing for the last two weeks, but she still felt like. They weren't ready.
c. Derrick and Melissa had been practicing for the last two weeks. But still felt like they weren't ready.
d. Derrick and Melissa had been practicing. For the last two weeks, she still felt like they weren't ready.
Answer:
a. Derrick and Melissa had been practicing for the last two weeks. She still felt like they weren't ready.
Explanation: This is a compound sentence. Compound sentences are made up of two or more independent clauses. In this case, splitting up the independent clauses changes them into two simple sentences.
Bruno says to maria, “i’m only saying what i feel. i’m allowed to do that, aren’t i?” what is her reply, and why does she say that?
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2. "I like to think (right now, please!) of a cybernetic forest filled with pines and electronics."
The above quote from “All Watched Over by Machines of Loving Grace” shows that the narrator is
(1 point)
first person.
second person.
third person limited.
third person omniscient.,
The answer is first person.
In a narration, we can identify in which point of view the story is being told by paying attention to the personal pronouns used. In grammar, the first person consists of the personal pronoun "I" (Singular) and "We" (plural), and their respective pronouns such as us, our, ours, ourselves, me, my, myself and mine.
The quote shows that the narrator is the first person because it uses "I". In this type of narration, the first person is the speaker, and we get to know the story or the events only by that person's point of view.
Which statement best convoys the meaning of the text
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The answer choices are spelling rules about what to do before adding suffixes to a base word that ends in a consonant. Identify the rule that would be applied to the word below.
drop + -ed
Do not double the final consonant if the suffix begins with a consonant.
If a base word ends in more than one consonant, just add the suffix without changes.
If a base word has three or more syllables, do not double the final consonant.
If a base word has only one syllable and ends in one consonant, double the final consonant.
If a base word ending in one consonant has two syllables, and the first syllable gets the accent, do not double the final consonant.
If a base word ending in one consonant has two syllables, and the second syllable gets the accent, double the final consonant.
Which of the following sentences best describes the dramatic irony in the poem?
The traveler knows he will see the statue in the desert. The traveler knows who the king was. The audience knows the traveler has seen the statue in the desert. The audience knows the boastful king's power did not last.
Answer:
D
Explanation:
The general response to Himli in town alludes to a traditional lack of _______ the insane in Turkey
A) fear of
B) respect for
C) attention to
D) care for
The correct answer could be B) respect for.
For the Turkish culture respect is giving according to the age and it does not matter the social status of the people. The respect is always kept by age. In General, the eldest has the most authority and should not be disrespected or strongly disagreed with.
The correct option is B:- respect for.
For the Turkish culture, respect is given according to age and it does not matter the social status of the people.
The respect is always kept by age.
In General, the eldest has the most authority and should not be disrespected or strongly disagreed with.
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What is a quatrain?
A. an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable
B. two lines of verse that restate the theme
C. a four-line stanza
__________ is a word's direct, explicit meaning given by its language community.
which line best states the theme of John Donne's Holy sonnet 10?
"...Rest of their bodies, and souls delivery."
"...Die not, poor Death, nor yet canst thou kill me."
"Death be not proud, though some have called thee..."
"...And doest with poison, war and sickness dwell..."
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How does Lee feel about secession?
A. He defends it as an appropriate response to aggression.
B.He likens it to a revolution.
C. He believes it is a peaceful means of resolving differences.
D. He believes it is a state’s right as protected in the Constitution.
Correct answer choice is :
B) He likens it to a revolution.
Explanation:
Secession is the removal of a collection from a higher being, primarily a state thing, but also from any company, organization or military group. Warnings of secession can be a plan for reaching more bound goals. The secession of Southern States directed to the establishment of the South and eventually the Civil War. It was the most severe secession campaign in the United States and was defeated when the Union armies beat the Federal troops in the Civil War, 1861-65.
Answer:
he likens it to a revolution
Explanation:
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