Bradbury is trying to show how this society is constantly bombarded with media. In this case, it's advertisements pounding them into a passive state. No one on the train is talking or interacting. They are just sitting listening to the advertisement like they are being brainwashed into buying denham's dentifrice. In contrast to this Montag is trying to read a passage from the Bible about letting go of material things (including Denham's dentifrice). This juxtaposition between the natural world and materialism further shows how society is so wrapped up in media that they are unaware of the world around them.
Answer: Sam's body language does not show engagement.
Listening skils are important, as they convey to the speaker that we are paying attention, undertanding the information, and thinking about it. It is also a respectful thing to do, as it shows the speaker that we value his time. In this example, Sam is listening, understanding and thinking about the information. However, his body language conveys disinterest. Therefore, the speaker is likely to think he is not interested in what is being said.
Answer:
1. The text structure signaled by clue words such as result is:
C. cause and effect
2. The reason the author of the argument against eating less meat think that reducing meat consumption will not make a difference is:
G. Plant-based agriculture uses more resources than livestock farming.
3. The author effectively supports the claim by:
J. by calling out the problems with the GLEAM model and meat alternatives
4. The claim that the author makes as a pro for doing away with the Electoral College is:
P. The Electoral College potentially throws off the balance established in the legislative branch by the Constitution.
5. This excerpt provides evidence that effectively supports the claim identified in Part A
Q. Yes, because it explains how the Constitution establishes balance in the legislature.
Explanation:
A claim is an assertion made by a party to an argument by which the party declares that something is true. It is usually supported by some evidence, but it is not necessary that the person making the claim must supply some. Therefore, a claim indicates the asserting party's opinion and preferences.
The correct answer is paraphrasing.
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Instead of saying word-from-word what the person has told them and repeating it, they are saying "basically..."
