The answer is: flashback.
Flashback is a transition to an earlier time in the story, interrupting the chronological order of events. It is commonly used to show a scene that explains the current events by giving the viewer additional information about the characters' past. In the excerpt about the movie I Am Legend, we have a flashback to the moment when the zombie apocalypse began.
Dramatic irony is related to a situation in which the viewers know and understand something that the characters themselves don't. A usual example is when the viewers know the police officer is talking to the killer while the police officer him/herself does not know it.
Foreshadowing is a technique in which a piece of information is given to the audience that will later on unfold into something more important, even though it seemed trivial in the beginning.
Special effects are well known. They create an illusion and may be done by diverse means. Nowadays, computer graphics are probably responsible for most of the special effects we see, along with makeup and props.
Answer:
D, before the noun they describe, like "pretty girl" or "yappy dog"
Explanation:
The poem “I Am Offering this Poem” by Jimmy Santiago Baca reflects the poet’s love for his beloved for whom he has dedicated the poem.
The line “no longer cares if you live or die” best contrasts with the poet’s feeling of love. He wants his love to be a shelter and covering upon her beloved even if anyone isn’t concerned about her. He wrote the poem and dedicated to his beloved so that she would never feel an emptiness in her life even in his absence.
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What kind of a house do you live in? Houses come in all different sizes and shapes. Some are of wood while others are of stone or brick.
Brick or adobe houses stay cool in the summer, yet are warm in the winter. The lightweight houses of Japan are designed to survive earthquakes.
Based on the text, what kind of house would be best in a hot desert climate?
1. a lightweight house
2. a stone house
3. an adobe house
4. a wood house
Answer:
3. an adobe house
Explanation:
As seen in the text above, brick or adobe houses heat up in winter and stay cool in summer. This is very important for a house that will be built in the desert. This is because the desert has high temperatures during the day and during the summer, which makes it necessary to have a house that remains cool, leaving residents more comfortable with the temperature. However, the desert has colder winters and extremely low temperatures at night, showing the need for a warm home.
Answer: by presenting factual information.
The author of this passage wants to inform the readers of the most popular fields of studies for associate's degree recipients. In order to do so, he cites data that was compiled by the National Center for Education Statistics. This evidence is factual information, as it can be proven right or wrong, and is based on careful research. It provides strong support for the author's argument.
