You will B. Catch up on or D. Study up on
<span>Most human communication cannot be understood outside of the context in which it occurs</span>
D. determine audience and purpose
Answer:
1. The photograph is not as big as the painting.
2. The film we saw last week is not as interesting as this one.
3. The journey was not as long as we thought it would be at first.
4. Tim is the same age as Hoa.
5. She speaks English as well as her sister does.
6. Giang can't paint as well as Khanh.
7. Her book is different from mine.
Explanation:
All of the sentences in the question are comparing things or people. Most of them are using the comparative of equality, the only exception being the last sentence.
<u>The comparison of equality relies on the words "as... as" to compare two things or people. Even though it is used to express sameness of level or characteristic, it can also indicate inequality if we use it in a negative sentence.</u> The examples below will illustrate it better:
- Joe is as tall as Lisa. --> Their heights are the same.
- James is not as talented as Martha. --> Their levels are different.
Answer:
Mary Oliver uses "The Journey" as an extended metaphor to state that everything that we do does not have to revolve around other people, and that we shouldn't constantly worry about what others think about our decisions in life. She urges the reader to transform themselves and break away from society, to find their own voice and explore new ways of life. The ability to be yourself and be unique requires us to stand up to the norm and show who we are, regardless of what society thinks of us. Towards the end, she uses the metaphor to show the reader that the little voice that has been speaking to you constantly in the back of your mind is the one that will save you, and allow you to become the person that you want to be, not what socieity deems is correct or appropriate.
