Read the excerpt from "Seedfolks.". It is true that Edward Said was not the first to write on and criticize Western Orientalilsm, as he himself admits in his article "Orient arrive at a generalization after starting with another generalization. DeLint is murmuring something to the tennis coach. One survey by ResumeLab found that 83% of respondents claimed that a great cover letter can land an interview even if your rsum isnt good enough. Which type of evidence does the author use in this excerpt? People think they cut down trees so they can build dams, but in reality its because their teeth never stop growing, and if they didnt constantly file them down by cutting through all of those trees, their teeth would start to grow into their own faces, which would kill them. The gas glows blue-hot as it becomes a copious source of ultraviolet and x-ray energy. I have committed to crossing my legs I hope carefully, ankle on knee, hands together in the lap of my slacks. Each year he drops off about seven thousand boxes and loses, on average, just one to theft. Zeitouns heart was thrumming. He has come to believe that morale is a big factorthat an office is more honest when the employees like their boss and their work. But since neither of them feels comfortable pressing the issue, they have no choice but to give in. And then, of course, the atoms themselves snap apart, leaving an unrecognizable parade of particles that, minutes earlier, had been you. He is beginning to lose patience. Many people enjoy using the honor system. Elisa works behind the counter. This excerpt uses first-personthe reader is led through the story by a character who is in the story and uses the pronouns "I" or "me.". What conclusion can readers draw about this character vs. society conflict? Perhaps they would see what he was doing, that he had done something good by staying in his adopted city. Why does the author include this description? von | Jun 17, 2022 | tornadoes of 1965 | | Jun 17, 2022 | tornadoes of 1965 | A student named Glaucon offered the story in response to a lesson by Socrateswho, like Adam Smith, argued that people are generally good even without enforcement. Also, a smaller community tends to exert greater social incentives against crime, the main one being shame. And it gives fast food companies an enormous amount of power over their employees. He learns to add and subtract, and to spell his first words. The author of Fast Food Nation claims that the fast-food industry prefers to employ underskilled workers. Glaucon seemed to think the answer was no. Another leak opened in Safiya and Aishas room. By the summer of 2001, the overall rate had slipped to about 87 percent. When assessing a client with partial-thickness burns over 60% of the body, which finding should the nurse report immediately? The chemical waste produced by factories is dangerous, and factory owners should be held accountable. I bought the exact same phone and ran home and recorded our greeting from the first phone onto it. A.) But immediately after September 11 of that year the rate spiked a full 2 percent and hasnt slipped much since. Which line of text supports the idea that Hal is meeting the college deans for the first time? the rest of her day also follows a formula. But it would not have surprised Adam Smith. Read the excerpt from Levitt and Dubner's Freakonomics. A key fact of white-collar crime is that we hear about only the very slim fraction of people who are caught cheating. The high-cheating holidays are fraught with miscellaneous anxieties and the high expectations of loved ones. Which statement best explains how Lahiri explores conflict brought on by globalization? (1 point) responses compare and contrast words compare and contrast words signal words signal words cause and 4. Which statement best tells how the conflict in the first excerpt is similar to the conflict in the second excerpt? Published in category English, 08.06.2022 What about the parents preference? providing statistical evidence. He found another, bigger garbage can. But I didnt remember a fancy party. the majority of people are corrupt. I read, I say. The reason? is surpassed only by my gratitude, to Tommy Potter for taking the time It comes from Plato's Republic. What conclusion can readers draw about this society vs. nature conflict? Unseasonably pleasant weather inspires people to pay at a higher rate. There is a new silence. e Glaucon seemed to think the answer was no. "I like this business.". D.) Socrates and Adam Smith were wrong. that his mothers activities suggest an end to her grief. Which excerpt from Fast Food Nation best states a reason supporting the authors claim that fast food restaurants follow the assembly line model? Consuming too much sugar over time can lead to diabetes and cardiovascular disease. My posture is consciously congruent to the shape of my hard chair. . some like honey, some like vinegar With street crime, meanwhile, that is not the case. Which of the following ideas is presented in both excerpts? People think they cut down trees so they can build dams, but in reality its because their teeth never stop growing. He had alsoquite without meaning todesigned a beautiful economic experiment. The labor practices of the fast food industry have their origins in the assembly line systems adopted by American manufacturers in the early twentieth century. Glaucon seemed to think the answer was no. And so he hoped, as silly as it seemed, that his siblings might see him like this. There is a tale, \The Ring of Gyges,\ that Feldman sometimes tells his economist friends. . With no one able to monitor his behavior, Gyges proceeded to do woeful thingsseduce the queen, murder the king, and so on. "What are you doing?" But they tell him that the new name will be used only by the teachers and children at school. There are, however, a few good holidays: the weeks that include the Fourth of July, Labor Day, and Columbus Day. Which is the best revision of the underlined portion of the sentence? Upon falling further, the difference in gravity continues to grow, and each of your two body segments snaps into two segments. Which is an explicit detail from this passage? Since most teenagers still lived at home, they could afford to work for wages too low to support an adult, and until recently, their limited skills attracted few other employers. Glaucon seemed to think the answer was no. presenting facts about the bagel business. He had thrown off the shackles of cubicle life and made himself happy. providing statistical evidence. If light cannot escape, then neither can you, which is why, of course, we call these things black holes. Another way to look at the dilemma: the speed required to escape a black hole is greater than the speed of light itself. There is a tale, "The Ring of Gyges," that Feldman sometimes tells his economist friends. There is a tale, "The Ring of Gyges," that Feldman sometimes tells his economist friends. Worst are the holidays. The example in the excerpt helps the authors arrive at which of the following conclusions? i (buy) some new clothes at the moment. Unlike Olympic gymnasticsan activity in which teenagers consistently perform at a higher level than adultstheres nothing about the work in a fast food kitchen that requires young employees. He is uncomfortable with the interview process. ", The Taco Bell employees quote supports Schlossers argument in this excerpt because it. This refers to the final result of a research or in literary terms, the final result of a claim and its evidences.. With this in mind and from the complete text, there is the use of bagel as an example to show the personalities of One survey by ResumeLab found that 83% of respondents claimed that a great cover letter can land an interview even if your rsum isnt good enough. Why wasnt it hung up with his suits? The excerpt helps the authors arrive at their conclusion by. Why does the author include Zeitouns thoughts? Which word from this excerpt most reveals the tone? Here the only official ritual is pledging allegiance first thing in the morning to the American flag. It was as if the entire operation, this bus station-turned-military base, had been arranged for them. 1561 Words. What is a counterclaim in an argumentative speech? Excerpt 1: He is afraid to be Nikhil, someone he doesnt know. I wanted to tell her she shouldnt be playing Scrabble yet. Her little sisters, Cookie and Sabrina, are fast asleep in their beds. Which revision exhibits the best word choice for the underlined portion of the sentence? The chemical waste produced by factories is out of hand, and factory owners should get in trouble. >> <<, I took the Test and i can confirm B is the correct answer. Excerpt 2: It is nothing like the schooling Gogols parents have known, fountain pens and polished black shoes and notebooks and good names and sir or madam at a tender age. I believe I appear neutral, maybe even pleasant, though Ive been coached to err on the side of neutrality and not attempt what would feel to me like a pleasant expression or smile. An excerpt is a quoted fragment from a book, novel, poem, short story, article, speech, or other literary work that is used to give the reader a specific example from the source. An exponent of Augustan literature, Pope is best known for his satirical and discursive poetry including The Rape of the Lock, The Dunciad, and An Essay on Criticism, and for his The majority of people are corrupt. A few neighbors stood on their porches or waded through their yards, assessing damage. Which statement best explains how Neil deGrasse Tysons "Death by Black Hole" and Billy Collinss "Man Listening to Disc" present differing views about the universe? Seeing them exposed like that, as the winds picked up and the sky darkened, worried Zeitoun. These are three Deansof Admissions, Academic Affairs, Athletic Affairs. Whatever the subject of your writing or the type of writing you intend to compose,. "Who are you working with?" EVERY SATURDAY, ELISA ZAMOT gets up at 5:15 in the morning. Black holes are regions of space where the gravity is so high that the fabric of space and time has curved back on itself, taking the exit doors with it. They were tense, each of them with their fingers on their triggers. Im complex. 1561 Words. The excerpt helps the authors arrive at their conclusion by Not A/Not B The excerpt serves as which type of support for the authors' argument? This is an intriguing statistic: the same people who routinely steal more than 10 percent of his bagels almost never stoop to stealing his money boxa tribute to the nuanced social calculus of theft. And so Gogols formal education begins. An excerpt is a quoted fragment from a book, novel, poem, short story, article, speech, or other literary work that is used to give the reader a specific example from the source. Who doesnt know him. I believe I appear neutral, maybe even pleasant, though Ive been coached to err on the side of neutrality and not attempt what would feel to me like a pleasant expression or smile. How does the narration affect the story in this excerpt? a) A client with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) tells the nurse, "Sometimes I feel so frustrated. Community service projects present an excellent opportunity for them to do so while providing important services to our society. What purpose does the recitation of Hals essay titles serve for the readers? A. Because many of Feldmans customers are affiliated with national security, there may have been a patriotic element to the 9/11 Effect. Maybe, he thought, this was just one soldier, ignorant or cruel, wanting to stir things up. Having a counterclaim in an argumentative essay allows the author of the essay to, address any opposition to his or her claim. "Why do I have to have a new name?" It strikes me that EXIT signs would look to a native speaker of Latin like red-lit signs that say HE LEAVES. Now he was sure that there was a grave misunderstanding taking place, and that unraveling it, disproving it, was going to take days. C. formulate a generalization by studying specific examples. A student named Glaucon offered the story in response to a lesson by Socrateswho, like Adam Smith, argued that people are generally good even without enforcement. And I bow deeply to Thelonious Monk Or it may have represented a more general surge in empathy. The example in the excerpt helps the authors arrive at which of the following conclusions? What conclusion can readers draw about this character vs.nature conflict? They saw no civilians, no hospital or humanitarian-aid workers, as had been common in areas like the Napoleon-St. Charles staging ground. In both pieces the narrators are carefree and in no apparent hurry. Zeitoun is recognizing the vulnerability of those staying in New Orleans. Which idea from the excerpt best addresses the counterclaim that people are only honest when there is a financial incentive? use the excerpt from "birches" by robert frost to answer the question. Nothing too bad, three days work. Stressful fall and winter holidays generally cause payment rates to drop. A mugging or a burglary or a murder is usually tallied whether or not the criminal is caught. ", She bends down so that her face is level with his, and extends a hand to his shoulder. In "Day of the Butterfly," Myra and Jimmy would spend recess in the little black porchbetween the Boys' Side and the Girls' Side because A gutter that would need remounting. The soldiers around him stood closer, barking admonitions and threats back at him. Todd raised his voice, rolled his eyes. The data also show that smaller offices are more honest than big ones. Cooking instructions are not only printed in the manual, they are often designed into the machines. bagel data also reflect how much personal mood seems to affect honesty. The cooking process is fairly simple. In order to prove that Gogol knows English, Ashoke does something he has never done before, and addresses his son in careful, accented English. He looked in the backyard. Is a college education worth the price today? I am not just a boy who plays tennis. Which of the following features would best enhance the readers understanding of this excerpt? It comes from Plato's Republic. As he paddled back to Claiborne, a hope flickered within Zeitoun that his siblings might see him on TV. Proofreading is about ironing out grammar and spelling mistakes, as well as checking punctuation. The ovens at Pizza Hut and at Dominos also use conveyer belts to ensure standardized cooking times. Othey did not want to be separated. the reporter asked. why is the funding for American public schools so inadequate? By 5:30, Elisas showered, done her hair, and put on her McDonalds uniform. "Go on, Gogol," he says, patting him on the head. Based on the excerpt, which statement best strengthens Feldmans claim that people are mostly honest? Zeitoun had picked up and dropped off friends and relatives at the station a handful of times over the years. A student named Glaucon offered the story in response to a lesson by Socrateswho, like Adam Smith, Alexander Pope (21 May 1688 30 May 1744) was an English poet, translator, and satirist of the Enlightenment era who is considered one of the most prominent English poets of the early 18th century. Zeitoun went outside, the air humid and gusty. on average, her jog takes 23 minutes. With street crime, meanwhile, that is not the case. Read a variety of sources about the formation of black holes. It comes from Platos Republic. the example in the excerpt helps the authors arrivenatural fibrin removalnatural fibrin removal Which element of structure most contributes to the postmodern quality of this excerpt? How does the narration shape Oskars characterization in this excerpt? College tuition has almost doubled in the last twenty years; however, more than half of all recent college graduates are currently unemployed or in jobs that do not require a college degree. Globalization can cause confusion and discomfort as people adjust to different, often conflicting, cultural values and expectations. The evidence presented here supports the authors claim that fast food restaurants are like factories because the excerpt. One of the best ways t Armand Gamache was the moving man, the ferryman, who took him there. Windows had been blown out. How does the narration affect Oskars credibility in this excerpt? Unlike your choreographed feet-first fall, a gas cloud is typically drawn into orbit before it spirals to its destruction. From the beginning, Feldman kept rigorous data on his business. There is a tale, "The Ring of Gyges," that Feldman sometimes tells his economist friends. The boys good name, his school name, is Nikhil. The excerpt helps the authors arrive at their conclusion by restating their claim about cheating. After youve been ripped into shreds of organic molecules, the molecules themselves begin to feel the continually growing tidal forces. . But then I had the tips of my fingers on the vase, and the tragedies started to wobble, and the tuxedo was incredibly distracting, and the next thing was that everything was on the floor, including me, and including the vase, which had shattered. There should be services to give homeless people a break from the stuff they have to deal with in their everyday lives. Hals right as rain, smiles my uncle, soothing the air with a casual hand. The final conclusion which the authors arrive at through the bagel example is: "B) the majority of people are honest.". She opens up the folder and examines the immunization record, the birth certificate. Menu Elisas mother usually drives her the half-mile or so to the restaurant, but sometimes Elisa walks, leaving home before the sun rises. It increases the throughput. In the beginning, Feldman left behind an open basket for the cash, but too often the money vanished. Can you write your name on this piece of paper?". If so, what were the characteristics of a company that stole versus a company that did not? The water breached and dodged the Phoenician stones surrounding the island without any difficulty at all. Read Scene 6 Macbeth Underline the positive, benevolent images of nature that Duncan and The example in the excerpt helps the authors arrive at which of the following conclusions? with his most unwieldy bass Small communities have more incentives against crime. It comes from Plato's Republic. In what hole could they all be buried? But with a shudder he thought of those closer to the breaches. The difference in the two sets of holidays? Every high school in the county must provide its students with thorough information about college entrance exams. Which statement best summarizes a central idea in The Namesake? Zeitoun complied. The excerpt helps the authors support their conclusion by evaluating a logical fallacy. I thought for a minute, and then I got heavy, heavy boots. The author of Fast Food Nation claims that the fast-food industry prefers to employ teenagers. Faced with the storms brutality, Zeitoun is resourceful and determined. English, published 11.10.2022. which type of words determine the relationship between ideas and how a text is . Despite all the attention paid to rogue companies like Enron, academics know very little about the practicalities of white-collar crime. My instincts concerning syntax and mechanics are better than your own, I can tell, with due respect. If morality represents the way we would like the world to work and economics represents how it actually does work, then the story of Feldmans bagel business lies at the very intersection of morality and economics. The high-cheating holidays are fraught with miscellaneous anxieties and the high expectations of loved ones. The excerpt is an example of inductive reasoning because the authors. The term excerpt has been used since the 15th century and originates from a Latin word meaning ''plucked out.'' So many of their Muslim friends had been interviewed, forced to send in documents and hire lawyers. Dont think I havent. The parts of the cloud that are closer to the black hole will orbit faster than the parts that are farther away. Wet, black branches covered cars, the street. a contrast between different types of crime. The majority of people are honest. Answer : Based on the excerpt given below, the authors included Feldman in their study because Feldman kept rigorous data on his business. Then he tried a coffee can with a money slot in its plastic lid, which also proved too tempting. Analysis Report for The Example In The Excerpt Helps The Authors Arrive At Which Of The Following Conclusions The Majority Of People Are Corrupt.The Majority Of People Are Honest. An uncomplicated loyalty to standards, then, at center. with Sonny Rollins for company, I couldnt reach it, obviously, so I moved over the chair with the tuxedo still on it, and then I went to my room to get the Collected Shakespeare set that Grandma bought for me when she found out that I was going to be Yorick, and I brought those over, four tragedies at a time, until I had a stack that was tall enough. Who would take them once the waters receded? I do not know which face belongs to whom. ", Mrs. Lapidus presses her lips together and smiles. In fact, I would say I do the safe thing, relaxing every muscle in my face, emptying out all expression. at least 87 percent of the time, is yes. But humans are composed of other materials such as bones and muscles and organs. What conclusion can readers draw about this character vs. nature conflict? What he didnt consider is that perhaps cheating was how they got to be executives.). "I work with anybody.". As he did his morning prayers, a helicopter broke the silence, shooting across the treetops and heading downtown. His attempt at self-reflection makes him seem honest. He could not have heard right. Which sentence best demonstrates an appropriate style for an argumentative essay? Word choice in an argumentative essay should be. This may seem counterintuitive. illustrates the assembly line principle of making things faster. ", When the question is repeated and there is still no response, Mrs. Lapidus asks, "Mr. Ganguli, does Nikhil follow English? Why does the author include these details? It comes from Platos Republic. All day Zeitoun and James saw people lined up at bus stopsthose who planned to stay in the Superdome. Which of the following suggestions would be most beneficial for a reader in order to gain a better understanding of the information presented in this excerpt? . What is an Excerpt? The wooden box has worked well. he asks his parents, tears springing to his eyes. that the real center of the universe. providing statistical evidence. ", Gogol looks down at his sneakers. RL.9-10.6 Analyze a particular point of view or cultural experience reflected in a work of He didnt know where the levees had failed, but he knew anyone living nearby would have been quickly overwhelmed. As a cloud approaches a black hole, it hardly ever falls straight in. blockbuster store still open near haarlem. Key pads. of these earphones. is full of the hope that he, the only true point of view, Where would be the most appropriate place in the essay for this sentence? His fond recollections emphasize his genuine sincerity. And how can you measure something if you dont know to whom it happened, or with what frequency, or in what magnitude? What started as an isolated, invisible black hole (minding its own business) has now become an invisible black hole encircled by a gaseous speedway, ablaze with high-energy radiation. None of them had ever done something like that, none had achieved on his level. this whole battery-powered crew, I do things like get in a taxi and say, "The library, and step on it." . With no one able to monitor his behavior, Gyges proceeded to do woeful thingsseduce the queen, murder the king, and so on. "How selfish soever man may be supposed," Smith wrote, "there are evidently some principles in his nature which interest him in the fortune of others, and render their happiness necessary to him, though he derives nothing from it, except the pleasure of seeing it.". As writers, we employ examples to help explain ideas. ", In order to prove that Gogol knows English, Ashoke does something he has never done before, and addresses his son in careful, accented English. Which line of text from Infinite Jest best illustrates subjective narrative voice? They allow the reader to infer how academically gifted Hal actually is. What would happen to them? Which excerpt from Fast Food Nation best illustrates the use of the rhetorical appeal logos? There is a tale, "The Ring of Gyges," that Feldman sometimes tells his economist friends. "Maybe you need a new business." Feldman has also reached some of his own conclusions about honesty, based more on his experience than the data. As the cloud layers spiral closer to the event horizon they heat up, from internal friction, to upwards of a million degrees much hotter than any known star. Outbreaks of disease are often accompanied by the demonizing of But Paul Feldman sides with Socrates and Adam Smithfor he knows the answer, at least 87 percent of the time, is yes.The example in the excerpt helps the authors arrive at which of the following conclusions? "Just checking on friends houses. . The majority of people are honest. Analyzing the work will help you focus on how and why the author makes certain . light travels at exactly 299,792,458 meters per second in a vacuum and is the fastest stuff in the universe. Question 2. Within a few years, Feldman was delivering 8,400 bagels a week to 140 companies and earning as much as he had ever made as a research analyst. Ashima and Ashoke wonder, shaking their heads. Excerpt 2: At the end of his first day he is sent home with a letter to his parents from Mrs. Lapidus, folded and stapled to a string around his neck, explaining that due to their sons preference he will be known as Gogol at school. the hub of the cosmos Zeitoun is realizing the likelihood of flood casualties. And if any of you are curious "Just add hot water. The majority of people are honest. by helping the reader understand how scary the storm is. ly / 3gVQKw3 The excerpt helps the authors arrive at their conclusion by restating their claim about cheating. Here the only official ritual is pledging allegiance first thing in the morning to the American flag. More specifically, a writer may incorporate an excerpt to: Strengthen their argument by incorporating the language of an authoritative writer. Maybe it needed to be cleaned? Thanksgiving is nearly as bad; the week of Valentines Day is also lousy, as is the week straddling April 15. More chairs are needed to make seating available for all attendees. Which excerpt from Fast Food Nation best illustrates the use of the rhetorical appeal pathos? Example or illustration: Some birds like to build their nests in inconspicuous spots high up in the tops of trees, well hidden by leaves. Scapegoating particular communities during an epidemic be it tuberculosis, HIV or COVID-19 is nothing new. an external conflict between the educational values and viewpoints of Mrs. Lapidus and those of Gogols parents. ", "And what about you, Gogol? The water was whispering through the cracks in the back fence, rising up. an argument against embezzlement. The week of Christmas produces a 2 percent drop in payment ratesagain, a 15 percent increase in theft, an effect on the same magnitude, in reverse, as that of 9/11. Based on the excerpt, which statement best says how Lahiri explores the cultural conflict experienced by immigrant families? Or looking in the mirror. Under what circumstances did people tend to steal more, or less? Do you mean that Nikhil is a middle name? Which of the following additional features would best enhance the readers understanding of this excerpt? Which central idea of the passage is established in this excerpt? Inside the classroom its a small universe of nicknamesAndrew is Andy, Alexandra Sandy, William Billy, Elizabeth Lizzy. At the end of his first day he is sent home with a letter to his parents from Mrs. Lapidus, folded and stapled to a string around his neck, explaining that due to their sons preference he will be known as Gogol at school. This is not bad So while youre getting ripped apart head to toe, you will also extrude through the fabric of space and time, like toothpaste squeezed through a tube. that the messages would increase his mothers suffering, "Its all electronic these days. This was entirely martial, and the mood was tense. "Well, if people like me are a dying breed, then whats going to happen to your business?" Driving around the parks that encircle Washington, he solicited customers with a simple pitch: early in the morning, he would deliver some bagels and a cash basket to companys snack room; he would return before lunch to pick up the money and the leftovers. presenting facts about the bagel business. Oother students did not want to socialize with them. Sally rises every morning at 6: 30 am. He got this idea after delivering for years to one company spread out over three floorsan executive floor on top and two lower floors with sales, service, and administrative employees (Feldman wondered if perhaps the executives cheated out of an overdeveloped sense of entitlement. Not C Which best states the conflict revealed by this conversation? to present Zeitoun as a New Orleans resident and family man. Even though I knew I shouldnt, I gave myself a bruise. She has not had to go through this confusion with the other two Indian children.