Literary Concepts and MP3 Technology Quiz

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Which type of reader is characterized by eagerness and openness to acquiring new knowledge?

The Static Scholar

The Willing Learner (correct)

The Disengaged Scholar

The Apathetic Reader

What does the term 'destructive compression' refer to in the context of MP3 technology?

An irreversible sound encoding method (correct)

A technique for minimizing file size

A method of duplicating audio files

A process that enhances sound quality

Which of the following statements is true about the content related to MP3?

The text confirms MP3 recording improves human hearing.

MP3 recording always has better sound quality than digital recording.

MP3 defines MPEG audio layer 3. (correct)

It explains that MP3 uses a method known as constructive compression.

What role does a cognate play in understanding unfamiliar words in a text?

Cognates can assist in identifying similar words across languages. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes 'Apathetic Reader'?

A disinterested and disengaged reader Signup and view all the answers

What is suggested reading concerning the conquest of New Spain?

True History of the Conquest of New Spain Signup and view all the answers

Which interjection expresses surprise or excitement?

Oh! Signup and view all the answers

What might help you understand a text when encountering unfamiliar words?

Checking for cognates Signup and view all the answers

What fundamental question is essential when creating a dynamic character?

What do they want? Signup and view all the answers

Why do characters with weaknesses tend to be more interesting?

Their vulnerability adds depth and relatability. Signup and view all the answers

What separates a character that wants something from one that needs something?

A character that needs something represents fate. Signup and view all the answers

Which author indicated that the first step in writing a good story involves character desire?

Kurt Vonnegut Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the first questions to ask when developing a character according to the content?

What are their desires? Signup and view all the answers

Which character is mentioned as being more interesting due to their weaknesses?

Harry Potter Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of a character's background is highlighted as significant in the character development process?

Their biographical information. Signup and view all the answers

What is the essential difference between a character's will and their fate in storytelling?

Will drives the character's choices, while fate dictates their outcomes. Signup and view all the answers

What does understanding a character's background help inform us about?

Their emotional motivations Signup and view all the answers

How does knowing where a character wants to go complement their background?

It forms a complete character arc Signup and view all the answers

What are rising actions in a character's journey?

Obstacles that challenge the main character Signup and view all the answers

What role can a character's emotional background play in their actions?

It helps in understanding their motivations Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea behind a character's resilience in facing obstacles?

It combines their upbringing and desires Signup and view all the answers

What expectation can occasionally be subverted by a character's actions?

They may surprise the reader with resourcefulness Signup and view all the answers

Why might a character choose to avoid an apparent danger, like an ambush?

They have learned from past experiences Signup and view all the answers

In what way do obstacles in a story function similarly to levels in a video game?

They require ongoing effort to overcome Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical position of the education section in a resume?

At the top of the resume Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true regarding the use of bullet points on a resume?

Bullet points can make accomplishments more meaningful and concise Signup and view all the answers

Which personal information is typically NOT expected on resumes in the US?

Ethnicity Signup and view all the answers

What is a common way to present information in resumes in some countries?

In chronological order rather than reverse chronological order Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended if you choose to include your GPA on a resume?

Include it only if it's over a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of headings that may be included on a resume?

Certifications and professional affiliations Signup and view all the answers

What should you consider when choosing the content for your resume?

Highlight transferable skills from all experiences Signup and view all the answers

In what situation might you be expected to attach a photo to your resume?

When applying in countries that emphasize visual presentation Signup and view all the answers

What is an important structural consideration for bullet points on a resume?

Ensuring consistent indentation Signup and view all the answers

Which action verb is described as beneficial for creating strong bullet points in a resume?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What should the default margin size be for a resume?

1 inch Signup and view all the answers

Which font size is advisable for the main text on a resume?

10.5 to 12 Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered when planning to use bullet points for your resume?

Avoid sub points under the main bullet points Signup and view all the answers

What is the best practice for writing bullet points related to prior experiences?

Start each bullet with a strong action verb Signup and view all the answers

Which of these font types is suitable for a professional resume?

Arial Signup and view all the answers

Why is it beneficial to start with a blank document for creating a resume?

To allow for complete control over the format Signup and view all the answers

What formatting style is recommended for headings in a resume?

Left-aligned with all caps or bold Signup and view all the answers

Which piece of information is NOT typically included under each work experience on a resume?

The annual salary earned Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with the formatting of dates in a resume?

Choose one format and use it consistently Signup and view all the answers

How should the titles of positions held in organizations be emphasized in a resume?

Italicized only Signup and view all the answers

Which subject line is recommended for a professional email?

Application for Internship Position Signup and view all the answers

What is an appropriate greeting when writing a formal email to someone whose title is known but gender is not specified?

Dear [Title] [Last Name] Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following should NOT be included in the basic structure of an email?

A picture of yourself Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of saving a resume in PDF format before distribution?

It ensures consistent formatting across different devices Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Communicative English Study Notes

Is Reading Necessary?
- Required reading includes Virgil's "Georgics", Ernest Hemingway's "The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber", and Baker's "The Peregrine".
- Suggested reading includes "The Warren Commission Report", "The Poetic Edda" (translated by Lee M. Hollander, in particular "The Prophecy of the Seeress"), and Bernal Diaz del Castillo's "True History of the Conquest of New Spain".
Types of Readers
- Willing Learner: Eager to learn new knowledge, but may lack processing abilities.
- Static Scholar: Possesses knowledge but struggles with interactive aspects of reading and needs encouragement to engage more dynamically.
- Apathetic Reader: Disinterested and disengaged from reading, often lacking motivation and enthusiasm.
Reading
- Reasons for reading include learning information for school subjects, finding things of interest, information to complete tasks, exploring new opinions, and reading for pleasure.
- Sources for reading information include academic textbooks, the Internet, reference books, books, magazines, lists, phone books, advertisements, newspapers, magazines, novels, plays, stories, poetry, and magazines online.
Types of Reading
- Global Reading: Skimming a text quickly to get the general idea.
- Detailed Reading: Carefully reading a text to understand the details.
- Selective Reading: Scanning a text quickly to find specific information.
- Pleasure Reading: Reading a text for enjoyment.
Prediction
- Headings and pictures can help predict the content and writer's viewpoint of a text.
MP3 - The Creative Process of Destructive Compression
- MP3 is a coding system that compresses audio signals, reducing file size.
- This is achieved by eliminating frequencies that the human ear cannot hear.
- A lower sound quality is one disadvantage of MP3 due to destructive compression.
- The degree of compression affects sound quality; lower degrees mean better quality.
Recognizing Cognates
- Cognates are words similar in two or more languages.
- Recognize unfamiliar words by checking for cognates in your language.
- This is especially helpful in scientific texts.
Parts of Speech
- Every word acts as a part of speech; it plays a specific role in a sentence.
- Key parts of speech include:
  - Noun (place, person, thing)
  - Verb (action or state of being)
  - Adjective (describes a noun)
  - Adverb (describes a verb or adjective)
  - Pronoun (substitutes for a noun)
  - Preposition (shows the relationship between other words)
  - Conjunction (joins ideas)
  - Interjection (exclamation to convey emotion)
Prefixes and Suffixes
- Prefixes, such as un-, mis-, dis-, im-, and in-, are added to words to change their meaning (positive or negative).
- Suffixes change a word's part of speech. For example, the verb consider becomes the adjective considerate/considerable, the adverb considerably, and the noun consideration.
Inferring Meaning from Context
- Understanding the context and related words often helps to understand the meaning of an unfamiliar word.
- A general idea is often enough, rather than needing the precise meaning.
How to Use a Bilingual Dictionary
- Use a dictionary only when detail is required to understand the text.
- Often guessing the meaning of a word is sufficient.
- Note down multiple possible meanings and select the appropriate one in context.
Relative Clauses
- Relative clauses provide further detail about a word or phrase.
- They typically start with a relative pronoun (who, which, that, when, where, etc.) and include a verb and object.
"Tell Me Your Dreams" by Sydney Sheldon and "The Tomorrow People" by Sydney Sheldon, and "A Stranger in the Mirror" by Sydney Sheldon are short stories. Use of questions for thought.
Unit 1 Types of Text and Prediction
- The objective is to recognize different types of text, predict their content, and identify their purpose.
Key Words
- Recognizing key words in a text—primarily nouns and verbs—helps readers understand a text's main ideas quickly.
Recognizing key words in a text
- Helps to comprehend the main idea more easily and quickly
- Key terminology is usually nouns and verbs
10 Proven Benefits of Green Tea
- Green tea is laden with powerful antioxidants and nutrients for numerous health benefits, such as brain function enhancement, fat reduction, and a diminished risk of cancer.
Recognizing Cognates (Again)
- Remembering similar words in English and your language helps to comprehend text more quickly and easily, as unfamiliar words may be cognates.
Word Webs
- Recognizing related words helps understand main ideas in a text.
- Word webs assist with learning word families in your notebook.
Conditionals
- Different verb tenses change conditional meanings.
- Examples: general facts ("If you go to parties, you meet a lot of people") versus predictions ("If you go to parties, you will meet a lot of people"). These conditionals are different situations.
Skimming and Identifying Words
- Skimming is a fast reading technique to understand general ideas, or section topics, in a text, and not every word.
- Use of Key words in your reading.
Sequencing Connectors
- Sequencing connectors link opinions from one sentence to the next, making paragraphs cohesive.
  - Examples include: Before, As soon as, No sooner had. They clarify the sequence of events in a story.
Plot
- Plot encompasses main events in a story, presented as an interrelated sequence of actions.
- Difference between Story and Plot: A plot is the framework of actions and events in a story
Freytag's Pyramid introduces and explains the narrative structure typical of dramatic plots and narratives. The structure includes Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.
Exposition
- The introduction of a story, details about setting, events leading to the main plot, and character backgrounds.
Inciting Incident & Rising Action
- The inciting incident is the event that sparks the main conflict and rising action.
- Rising action presents escalating events that lead to the climax.
Climax
- The most intense point of conflict or tension leading to resolution of the main conflict of the story.
Falling Action
- The fallout or events following the climax of a story to its resolution.
Resolution
- The solution or end of the main problem or conflict in a story—the denouement.
- The new normal is a sense of calm, changes, or future implications in the story.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone - plot summary
- Exposition: Introduction to Harry Potter, his hostile relatives (the Dursleys), and the unusual events surrounding him.
- Rising Action: Harry discovers he is a wizard and explores the wizard world. Challenges and conflicts start at school.
- Climax: Harry encounters challenges before the final confrontation. This is where the story's tension is at its peak or highest.
- Falling Action: The conclusion or fallout from the story's climax or peak tension.
- Resolution: The final outcome or solution to the story's conflicts, and the new normal.
Character + Action = Plot
- Understanding character and their motivations, actions, and will help understand a story's plot, as this is fundamental to literature.
What Do They Want?
- A character's desires or motivations drive many stories.
What Are Their Weaknesses?
- Exploring character weaknesses leads to greater depth and engagement as there is a clear vulnerability or problem the character must overcome, thus enhancing the storyline,
Where Are They From?
- Background knowledge about characters' origins often sheds light on their behaviors and motivations.
Where Are They Going?
- A character's destination or goal and the obstacles that hinder them help to construct the story's plot.
What Can Your Characters Do to Surprise You?
- Encourage exploring diverse and less-expected choices from narrative characters.
- These choices create more nuanced and interesting plots.
Essay Writing
- Includes: Introduction, Thesis statement, Body paragraphs, and Conclusion
  - Illustration, Argument, Classification, Compare/Contrast, Cause/Effect are common academic essay types
Essay Writing - Rules of Academic Essays
- Use 3rd person pronouns
- Properly cite sources using quotation marks and properly listing, whether handwritten or typed MLA/APA formats.
Types of Essays and Their Structures
- Description: Describes a place or event
- Narration: Tells a story based on actual events.
- Process: Explains how to do something.
- Definition: Defines a concept or word. These essay types all depend on a similar structure to form their presentation.
Essay Summary
- Introduction should contain your thesis statement.
- Body paragraphs support your thesis statement.
- Conclusion summarizes and restates your thesis statement.
Introduction Paragraph
- Hooks can attract attention; examples: surprising statement, anecdote, question, quotation
- Funnel approach generally applies: General statements/Hook; more specific statements; thesis statement
Thesis Statements
- Composed of topic and controlling idea that is arguable.
- Avoid announcements.
- Should not be obvious/popular opinions.
Body Paragraphs Structure
- Topic Sentence; supporting ideas; details and examples, and transition sentence between paragraphs.
Introduction Sentence
- Should contain the author, who they are, their current position, or what their role and organization is.
Email Writing
- Main ideas, details, appropriate tone, proper addresses, and a brief closing
- Avoid informal language, complaints, or blaming others.
100% Sure of Responsibility : Use sincere phrases.
Writing Process
- Clustering/Outlining; writing a rough draft; revising; editing; finishing and adjusting the draft.
Resume Writing
- Chronological, Functional, Combination; how to present information
- Headings, important words and using action words.
- Tips for creating/formatting the resume

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