Excerpt from: Life on the Mississippi
Mark Twain
THERE was no use in arguing with a person like this. I promptly put such a strain on my memory that by and by even the shoal water and the countless crossing-marks began to stay with me. But the result was just the same. I never could more than get one knotty thing learned before another presented itself. Now I had often seen pilots gazing at the water and pretending to read it as if it were a book; but it was a book that told me nothing. A time came at last, however, when Mr. Bixby seemed to think me far enough advanced to bear a lesson on water-reading. So he began—
What conclusion can you make from the first paragraph?
A) Mr. Bixby dislikes the narrator.
B) The narrator is angry with Mr. Bixby.
C) The narrator thinks Mr. Bixby is stubborn.
D) Mr. Bixby thinks the narrator is stubborn.
C) The narrator thinks Mr. Bixby is stubborn.
<span>Describe the approach you would take in the creation of this media:
</span>The approach will be through short advertisements. In this advertisement, it can include 15 seconds teaser performance of the members of the marching band's performance, or it can be a documentation of the expectations and excitement of the fans.
Through these simples ways, more audience will be influenced and curious about the Marching Band. Hence, attract more people.
What techniques (sound, videos, images, layout, etc.) would you use in your segment?
Our advertisement will highlight the teaser performance of the Marching Band and testimonies of the fans through video-recording. To make it more appealing, we will use lively sounds and bright cinematographies.
What tone or level of formality would you use?
We will use a conversational tone to bridge friendly connection and increase engagement with the audience. This to highlight fun and sense of unity that people can expect while watching the performance.
<span>If you chose to interview a member of the Marching Band, how might that bring bias into your segment?
The burden is transferred to the member of the Marching Band as it means you only need to note questions and ask them on the spot. As a representative, you hold responsibilities to promote the Marching Band with your own creativity and method.
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The revisions that would make the diagram of the fire pit more effective are:
1. Including images for each step of the process;
2. Adding a label to indicate the depth of the fire pit;
3. Including labels for all materials mentioned.
Those revisions would make it easier for the person building the fire pit to visualize the work that has to be done and the way it is supposed to be done. Understanding the materials, their appearance and use is an important step to ensure the success of the project. Since the depth is crucial for the fire pit to function properly, being able to visualize the correct depth is also essential for the building. The pictures of each step would help eliminate possible doubts, especially if the images are well depicted and numbered.
Answer: Soto relates a story from his life to make a point about what it means to live in a multicultural society.
Explanation: In this excerpt of "Like Mexicans" by Gary Soto, he is describing how he felt embarrassed about holding hands with Carolyn in front of her family. He expresses that there are similarities and differences among the two cultures by stating "her people were like Mexicans, only different."
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