Literature Homework Assistance
Literature embodies an artistic expression that conveys ideas, emotions, and experiences through language. It stands as an integral aspect of human culture, embracing diverse forms and styles such as novels, poetry, drama, and essays. Beyond reflecting societal, historical, and cultural contexts, literature ignites readers' imagination, emotions, and critical faculties. It serves as a gateway to exploring the human psyche, fostering an understanding of diverse perspectives and values while delivering aesthetic pleasure. Literature profoundly influences personal development and societal progress.
- Read the sentence. As the contractor looked at the dilapidated structure that stood on the empty lot, he noticed the cracks and holes in the root and realized he had a great deal of work to do. Which word is closest in meaning to the underlined word? enormous untouched polluted rundown
- Read the excerpt from The Canterbury Tales "God's arms!" exclaimed one of these debauchees "Is the fellow then so dangerous to meet? In highways and in byways, street by street, I'll seek him out I vow it on God's bones Now listen, fellows: let us three be one Each of us hold his hand up to the other And each of us become the other's brother. And we will kill this black betrayer, Death. And kill the killer by God's holy breath And that before the sun goes down on usl Which statement best describes how the speaker in the excerpt is characterized? He is impassioned and persuasive He is pessimistic and mournful He is friendly and humorous He is clear-headed and sensible
- Part 1 Matching -Write the correct letter on the line. 1. __ benediction 2. __ convivial 3. __ defunct 4. __ facade 5. __ juxtaposition 6. __ nebulous 7. __ punctilious 8. __ somnambulate 9. __ vacuous 10. __ vestige a. to sleep walk b. lacking definite form, shape or content c. containing nothing; empty d. a blessing or prayer at the end of a religious ceremony e. a small trace or amount f. no longer operative; dead or extinct g. the face of a building, mainly the front h. to place close together or side by side for the purpose of comparison i. sociable, jovial or festive j. paying particular attention to correctness in etiquette
- Staying Awake __ Netflix CEO Reed Hasting once said that sleep Is the streaming giant's biggest competitor. The company fends off its dreamland competition with cliff-hanger endings commercial-free content, and a platform that begins playing the next episode before the final credits have rolled Watching consecutive episodes excites our brains, but it also keeps us up and makes it harder to sleep when we do finally hit the off button. Perhaps even more alarming is the mounting evidence that sleep deprivation can increase anxiety and depression-exactly the opposite of the relaxing experience binge-watchers seek. Not only that, but a night of binge-watching can also make people more tired and prone to errors the next day,leading to even more stress. QUESTION 1 Based on paragraph 2 what do people do when they watch consecutive episodes? A They watch episodes they enjoy. B They watch several episodes in a row. c They watch episodes until they fall asleep. D They watch all episodes alone
- This question is similar to ones you will see on Reading Challenges. What do we talk about when we gather with friends? For many,the answer is television. Many people say that they binge-watch in order to be part of a community. It allows them to link up with other fans of their favorite shows. Reality shows like American Idol or The Voice have huge online communities of followers. Long-running shows like The Simpsons have multiple discussion groups as well. These in-depth discussions take place in the real world, too, as part of our "social currency" (our influence in online and real-life groups)In other words, watching gives us something to talk about with others Our expressed feelings about certain shows may even influence others' decisions about whether to watch. Some researchers have concluded that the more social currency we have, the more prepared we may be for social interactions. Binge-watching may help people __ A change B heal c bond D sleep