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What punctuation mark is used to join words or parts of words?
What punctuation mark is used to join words or parts of words?
- Colon
- Comma
- Semicolon
- Hyphen (correct)
Which of the following sentences incorrectly uses a hyphen?
Which of the following sentences incorrectly uses a hyphen?
- I keep myself up-to-date on current events.
- The meeting is scheduled for next Monday at five o’clock. (correct)
- Twenty-three students attended the workshop.
- We discussed the socially acceptable behavior in the workplace.
What must not be divided with a hyphen?
What must not be divided with a hyphen?
- Compound words
- Two-syllable words
- Names and titles
- One-syllable words (correct)
Which phrase best indicates a sudden interruption in dialogue?
Which phrase best indicates a sudden interruption in dialogue?
What is one of the uses of a hyphen in poetry?
What is one of the uses of a hyphen in poetry?
Which of the following is NOT an appropriate use of a hyphen?
Which of the following is NOT an appropriate use of a hyphen?
In the phrase 'the four nations lived together in harmony,' which aspect of writing is exemplified?
In the phrase 'the four nations lived together in harmony,' which aspect of writing is exemplified?
Which of the following statements about hyphens is true?
Which of the following statements about hyphens is true?
Which tense is used to describe ongoing actions?
Which tense is used to describe ongoing actions?
What tense should be used to describe actions that will happen at a future time?
What tense should be used to describe actions that will happen at a future time?
Which statement correctly uses the Past Progressive Tense?
Which statement correctly uses the Past Progressive Tense?
What is the function of the Perfect Tense?
What is the function of the Perfect Tense?
What form does the main verb take in the Perfect Tense?
What form does the main verb take in the Perfect Tense?
Which of the following is an example of the Future Progressive Tense?
Which of the following is an example of the Future Progressive Tense?
Identify the tense used in the statement: 'Christina was cleaning her room when the doorbell rang.'
Identify the tense used in the statement: 'Christina was cleaning her room when the doorbell rang.'
In which sentence is the Simple Future Tense correctly utilized?
In which sentence is the Simple Future Tense correctly utilized?
What is the primary function of the slash (/) in writing?
What is the primary function of the slash (/) in writing?
When is the Simple Present Tense typically used?
When is the Simple Present Tense typically used?
In which situation is the Simple Present Tense appropriate?
In which situation is the Simple Present Tense appropriate?
Which statement represents an incorrect use of the slash (/)?
Which statement represents an incorrect use of the slash (/)?
Which is a correct example of using the Simple Past Tense?
Which is a correct example of using the Simple Past Tense?
What is an exception to replacing coordinating conjunctions with slashes?
What is an exception to replacing coordinating conjunctions with slashes?
Which use of the Simple Present Tense is specific to research reports?
Which use of the Simple Present Tense is specific to research reports?
Which example illustrates the use of the Simple Past Tense for a fact that is no longer valid?
Which example illustrates the use of the Simple Past Tense for a fact that is no longer valid?
What does money provide to individuals seeking artistic and intellectual endeavors?
What does money provide to individuals seeking artistic and intellectual endeavors?
What was a significant barrier for Mrs. Seton and her family in accumulating wealth?
What was a significant barrier for Mrs. Seton and her family in accumulating wealth?
What benefit does having room provide to individuals engaged in creative activities?
What benefit does having room provide to individuals engaged in creative activities?
Why is analyzing the audience essential in public speaking?
Why is analyzing the audience essential in public speaking?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a demographic to consider when analyzing an audience?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a demographic to consider when analyzing an audience?
What attitude did the speaker express towards the poverty faced by women?
What attitude did the speaker express towards the poverty faced by women?
What is one reason given for women’s inability to accumulate wealth historically?
What is one reason given for women’s inability to accumulate wealth historically?
How does having financial resources relate to access to education according to the content?
How does having financial resources relate to access to education according to the content?
Which of the following is NOT a type of response category for closed-ended questionnaire items?
Which of the following is NOT a type of response category for closed-ended questionnaire items?
What is a key reason for keeping a questionnaire appearance professional?
What is a key reason for keeping a questionnaire appearance professional?
Which principle emphasizes the importance of providing clear instructions in a questionnaire?
Which principle emphasizes the importance of providing clear instructions in a questionnaire?
What happens during a pilot test of a questionnaire?
What happens during a pilot test of a questionnaire?
What should be done with the participants in the pilot test?
What should be done with the participants in the pilot test?
What is the correct use of an en dash?
What is the correct use of an en dash?
Which statement correctly describes an em dash?
Which statement correctly describes an em dash?
Which of the following is true regarding the change process after a pilot test?
Which of the following is true regarding the change process after a pilot test?
What is the structure of the present perfect tense?
What is the structure of the present perfect tense?
Which of the following sentences correctly uses the past perfect progressive tense?
Which of the following sentences correctly uses the past perfect progressive tense?
Which perfect tense is used to describe a state or accomplishment that will be completed before another future time?
Which perfect tense is used to describe a state or accomplishment that will be completed before another future time?
In which scenario would the present perfect progressive tense most likely be used?
In which scenario would the present perfect progressive tense most likely be used?
Which of the following is an example of the future perfect progressive tense?
Which of the following is an example of the future perfect progressive tense?
What is the purpose of the past perfect tense?
What is the purpose of the past perfect tense?
Which sentence is an example of the present perfect tense used for a past experience?
Which sentence is an example of the present perfect tense used for a past experience?
Which structure represents the past perfect progressive tense?
Which structure represents the past perfect progressive tense?
Flashcards
Financial independence
Financial independence
The freedom and resources to pursue artistic and intellectual endeavors without depending on others. Think of it as having the financial cushion to explore your passions and create your own path.
Creative Freedom
Creative Freedom
The physical and mental space needed to think, reflect, and create, free from distractions and societal pressure.
Access to Knowledge
Access to Knowledge
The ability to access books and education, which are essential for artistic and intellectual development.
Audience Analysis
Audience Analysis
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Why analyze your audience?
Why analyze your audience?
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Audience Demographics
Audience Demographics
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Audience Affiliations
Audience Affiliations
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Audience Values and Motivations
Audience Values and Motivations
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Numerical Rating Scale
Numerical Rating Scale
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Fully Anchored Rating Scale
Fully Anchored Rating Scale
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Dichotomy Question
Dichotomy Question
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Multiple Choice Question
Multiple Choice Question
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How appearance matters in a questionnaire
How appearance matters in a questionnaire
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Creating sections in a questionnaire
Creating sections in a questionnaire
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Providing clear instructions
Providing clear instructions
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Pilot testing a questionnaire
Pilot testing a questionnaire
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Slash (/) in writing
Slash (/) in writing
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Simple Present Tense
Simple Present Tense
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Simple Past Tense
Simple Past Tense
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Using Simple Present Tense in Research
Using Simple Present Tense in Research
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When NOT to use the slash
When NOT to use the slash
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Using the slash in poetry quotes
Using the slash in poetry quotes
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Clause in a sentence
Clause in a sentence
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Independent Clause
Independent Clause
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Simple Future Tense
Simple Future Tense
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Present Progressive Tense
Present Progressive Tense
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Past Progressive Tense
Past Progressive Tense
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Future Progressive Tense
Future Progressive Tense
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Perfect Tense
Perfect Tense
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Have, Has, Had
Have, Has, Had
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Participle Form
Participle Form
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Perfect Tense Verbs
Perfect Tense Verbs
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Hyphen (-)
Hyphen (-)
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Em dash (—)
Em dash (—)
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Hyphen for line break
Hyphen for line break
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Hyphen for compound words
Hyphen for compound words
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Sudden Interruption
Sudden Interruption
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Walking in Someone's Skin
Walking in Someone's Skin
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Tone
Tone
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Introducing or Emphasizing Information
Introducing or Emphasizing Information
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Present Perfect Tense
Present Perfect Tense
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Present Perfect Tense (examples)
Present Perfect Tense (examples)
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Past Perfect Tense
Past Perfect Tense
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Future Perfect Tense
Future Perfect Tense
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Present Perfect Progressive Tense
Present Perfect Progressive Tense
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Past Perfect Progressive Tense
Past Perfect Progressive Tense
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Future Perfect Progressive Tense
Future Perfect Progressive Tense
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Present Perfect Progressive Tense
Present Perfect Progressive Tense
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Study Notes
Reading I: The Raven - Edgar Allan Poe
- Poe was born January 19, 1809 to actors David and Eliza Poe
- Orphaned at age 2, raised by John and Frances Allan
- Allan family lived in England from ages 6-11
- Poe's primary education was in England
- Returned to Richmond, Virginia
- Felt his level of English was superior to his peers
- Poe studied at the University of Virginia
- Lost funding for his studies and went into debt by gambling
- Enrolled in the US Military Academy (West Point) but hated Army life and was dishonorably discharged
- Had relationships with multiple women
- Began a relationship with Elmira Royster in college
- Elmira was engaged to another man while Poe was in university.
- He later fell in love with his cousin Virginia Clemm
- Virginia Clemm was 13 years old, while Edgar was 27 years old.
- They married.
- Virginia died of tuberculosis at age 24
- Poe was found delirious in a tavern, wearing someone else's clothes
- Doctors diagnosed the cause of death as phrenitis, or inflammation of the brain.
Reading II: Rashomon
- Moral dilemmas involve a decision-maker considering two or more moral values, only able to honor one.
- The Heian Period (794-1184 C.E) was a Golden Age of Japanese history
- Aristocrats were political and cultural leaders
- Literature, art, music, dance, and drama flourished.
- Prized aesthetics, elegance, and manners.
- Writing and Literature greatly valued.
- The Tale of Genji, a Heian masterpiece, is a significant work of literature describing the life of Japanese nobles.
- Rajomon/Rashomon was the main gate of Heian-kyo (Kyoto).
- Represented the dignity of Heian when foreign ambassadors visited Japan.
Reading III: A Room of One's Own - Virginia Woolf
- Adeline Virginia Stephen was born on January 25, 1882 in London
- Daughter of Leslie and Julia Stephen
- Notable figure of the modernist literary movement
- Notable works include Mrs. Dalloway, To the Lighthouse, Orlando
- Denied systematized public-school and Oxbridge education due to being a woman.
- Woolf lectured on women and fiction at Newnham College and Girton College.
- One of the basic texts of feminist criticism.
Reading IV: A Modest Proposal - Jonathan Swift
- Born in Dublin in Ireland, but spent most of his early adult life in England.
- Became Dean of St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin.
- Greatest prose satirist in English literature
- Swift's pamphlet A Modest Proposal targets the British government and the treatment of the Irish.
- Ireland suffered under British colonial rule, had limited trade opportunities and were forced to trade products to England at an expensive price.
- Poverty, disease, limited economic opportunities.
- The British caused significant famine due to limited access to trade.
Additional Study Notes
- Biographical context of Poe, Swift's involvement with British rule and influence on Ireland, and Virginia Woolf's feminist arguments are all essential for understanding the subject matter.
- Detailed analysis of topics including poverty in eighteenth-century Ireland, gender roles, and literary techniques relevant to satire and feminism.
- Comprehensive study of specific literary terms like satire, moral dilemmas, and literary periods are essential.
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