Their are lots of methods on being astute (:
For the speaker:
1. Speak loud and clear, so that everyone in the room hears what you're saying.
2. Know your audience. Speak to them so that they understand what you are saying.
3. Exert confidence, making sure everyone knows you are sure of what you're saying, leaving no room for them to second guess what it is you said.
For the listener:
1. Be prepared to listen and understand.
2. Be respectful. No talking, eating or really doing anything really distracting while the speaker is speaking.
3. Look engaged when the speaker talks. Make it seem as if you are genuinely intrigued by what they are saying.
This question refers to the short story "The Cask of Amontillado", by Edgar Allan Poe. More specifically, it refers to the first paragraph, where the mentioned words can be found:
THE thousand injuries of Fortunato I had borne as I best could, but when he ventured upon insult I vowed revenge. You, who so well know the nature of my soul, will not suppose, however, that gave utterance to a threat. At length I would be avenged; this was a point definitely, settled --but the very definitiveness with which it was resolved precluded the idea of risk. I must not only punish but punish with impunity. A wrong is unredressed when retribution overtakes its redresser. It is equally unredressed when the avenger fails to make himself felt as such to him who has done the wrong.
Answer and Explanation:
The speaker's word choice reveals a lot about his emotional state. He is clearly angry for having been offended by Fortunato, even though he never reveals what the offense was. He has a vengeful feeling toward his "friend", and he is also clearly determined to not only carry out his revenge, but to also remain unpunished. We can also tell that, in spite of his anger, he is able to remain cold, speaking of his murderous decision in tranquil yet decisive tone.
Answer:
Claudette decided to stop straightening her hair because it was causing burns, hairloss, or sindging.
The question is incomplete and the full version can be found online.
Answer: C. A relationship needs more than a routine
Explanation:
In "The Egyptian Tomb," Beatriz Espejo tells the story of someone who takes his or her mother for lunch every week. Despite having a strict routine to get together regularly, they don´t seem to get along.
Although taking care of the elderly is portrayed as a difficult task, is because of the damaged relationship and not necessarily because of the mother´s age. It´s never said that mothers and daughters can´t get along, and there´re no references to financial hardships. The theme is more likely to be that their routine is not enough, as they still need to work on their relationship.
