Answer:
1. Graff started with Warner's example to illustrate how a former background can affect a person's present intellectual abilities.
2 Sports helped Graff
a. To understand the basics of how to make an argument.
b. Evaluate different types of evidence.
c. Connect the dots between particulars and generalizations.
d. Summarily describe the views of others and
e. Communicate with others about ideas.
Explanation:
Gerald Graff started his article on Hidden Intellectualism with the example of Warner who had a Pentecostal background but was now a strong atheist. There is a sharp contrast between these two backgrounds because both have very opposing views. But Warner recognized the fact that indeed, his Pentecostal background which was saturated with arguments about beliefs helped him develop his intellectual prowess and ability to question matters.
Sports gave the same advantage to Gerald Graff for he noted that as a child who loved sports more than books, he argued a lot with his mates about certain things they considered unfair in the course of play. These series of arguments during sports was gradually shaping him to develop his ability to question things. From there too, he developed the five abilities listed above.
Answer:
B. he and Daisy are not a happily married couple.
Explanation:
It is obvious from the beginning of the novel that Daisy and Tom are not in love with each other - they are together out of convenience. Daisy still somewhat loves Gatsby and Tom has a mistress. The phone calls he receives during the dinner are from his lover, Myrtle. The author used her to show how empty and vain the characters, especially Tom and Daisy, are in this novel.
Answer:
In a religious context, myths are storied vehicles of supreme truth, the most basic and important truths of all. By them people regulate and interpret their lives and find worth and purpose in their existence. Myths put one in touch with sacred realities, the fundamental sources of being, power, and truth.
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