I think that the dependent variable would be the academic performance because she hypothesizes that the performance depends on how many hours of sleep you get. And the amount of sleep would be the independent variable. I am not exactly sure, but I hope you could find this somewhat helpful! 
        
                    
             
        
        
        
First, read the work thoroughly/read about the author and time period (first part, then second part)
Then, ask yourself judgement questions
Followed by giving good reasons, then the outline, then write it
After you write it, proofread/revise, and finally write the last copy
 
        
                    
             
        
        
        
Where is the picture to the problem
        
             
        
        
        
How does the author use satire in this excerpt?
<span>The author is criticizing media censorship.
Satire is the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize peoples' unsavory conduct particularly when it relates to topical and political issues.
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