<em>The key difference between a central idea and a motif is </em><em>b) A central idea is abstract, while a motif is concrete. </em>
A <u>central idea</u> of a literary work -the theme- is the dominant idea the author wants to conveys. <u>Motifs</u>, on the other hand, are all the devices the author uses to support that main idea, such as images, symbols or words. <u>Motifs</u> have a symbolic value and remind the reader about the theme.
Answer:
1. Hurrication
2. Hypermarket
3. Xerox
4. Incommodeicado
5. Megacity
Explanation:
HURRICATION: The unexpected day off work or school resulting from a nearby hurricane, producing enough rain and wind to shut everything down for a day or two, but not enough of a direct hit to cause damage or worry. “The hurrication caused by Superstorm Sandy left us unable to conduct any of our weekly client conference calls.”
INCOMMODEICADO: The state of being in the bathroom without a cell phone. “I excused myself from the marathon meetings to return a reporter’s call on deadline but found myself incommodeicado!”
HYPERMARKET: A very large shop
WIRELESS: An electronic device without wire or cable
XEROX: A trademark of digital printing equipment
MEGACITY: A big city
-Avoiding drugs can keep you out of jail
-Working hard leads to achievement
-Listening to rap music
-Volunteering at the Boys or Girls Club lets you share your knowledge and skills
-Tutoring other students shares your knowledge
A: The correct answer would be based on the the student challenging the author’s claim.
The reason why is that the student refers to what the author claims and concludes, but then the student gives their perspective by writing “he fails to consider…”
The phrase “he fails to consider…” suggests that the student is challenging the author by not agreeing with the claims and conclusion.
C. choose an unfamiliar subject that will require research
