<span>C) to discuss the infallibility of memory to recall facts correctly from the past
The narrator in this is talking about an important memory from his childhood, but he is nervous when he thinks about how the memory might be 'marred' or changed from the innocence of youth. He remembers the place but hopes that it has remained as pure as he felt it was from his childhood. </span>
This is missing a few details. I've found the complete question online. It is as follows:
1. _______ is a complete analysis and telling of the life story of a person who is not the author.
A. An autobiography
B. A memoir
C. A biography
2. A memoir is a compilation of ________ about moments or events in the life of the author.
A. fabrications
B. memories
C. facts
3. However, the information provided in both the works is supposed to be ________.
A. fictitious
B. factual
C. complex
Answer:
1. C. A biography is a complete analysis and telling of the life story of a person who is not the author.
2. A memoir is a compilation of B. memories about moments or events in the life of the author.
However, the information provided in both the works is supposed to be B. factual.
Explanation:
A biography tells the real story (the facts) about someone's life in chronological sequence. However, the author of the biography is not the person who the biography is about. For instance, if I write a complete analysis of my mother's life, I will be writing a biography. On the other hand, if she does it, it will be an autobiography.
Unlike biographies, a memoir tells someone's life facts in a more colorful way, approaching the writer's emotions and understanding of events.
Still, both the biography and the memoir have to provide factual information. The author cannot fill in the gaps between the person's life events with something he/she imagines that could have happened. That would be fiction. Biographies and memoirs are supposed to recount facts.
Read the excerpt from The Common Sense of Bicycling: Bicycling for Ladies.
By straightening the knees and using the ankle movement freely, the rise of the knees may be lessened several inches. When the pedal is at the highest point, the toe should be raised and the heel lowered. . . . although the right pedal is at the highest point, the knee has made very little impression on the front skirt. The feet should be in line with the machine, turning neither in nor out. The knees must be kept pretty close to the machine and should not move laterally at any part of the circle. The arms should have a slight drop at the elbows. The handles should be about level with the saddle, but this will depend on relative length of arms and waist.
According to the excerpt, which should be included in a list of the procedures for riding a bicycle? Check all that apply.
aligning the head
aligning the feet
lowering the heels
moving the ankles freely
bending and straightening the knees
straightening the spine and back
adjusting the arms and elbows
Answer:
aligning the feet
lowering the heels
moving the ankles freely
bending and straightening the knees
adjusting the arms and elbows
Explanation:
From the excerpt, the procedures that should be included in a list for riding a bicycle is as follows: aligning the feet
, lowering the heels
, moving the ankles freely, bending and straightening the knees
, adjusting the arms and elbows.
It was explained by the writer that the feet should be well aligned with the machine, when the pedal is at the highest point, the heel should be lowered. It was also mentioned that there is less need to raise the knee if the ankles move freely.
The two statements that explain the use of literary techniques in the passage to create and idealized portrait of rural lifestyles are B and D. Option B talks about a contrast of the corruption of city life and the comfort of the country which is reflected in words that characterize the country such as fine wool and pure gold. Option D talks about expressions that describe positively the life in the country.
