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The hero’s quest is one type of archetypal plot. Certain elements appear in all quest tales. Which element of the hero’s quest from “A Worn Path” is represented by the attendant giving Phoenix a nickel, which she plans to use to buy a gift for her grandson?

a. The hero receives a benefit that is used to help others. b. The hero encounters tests and obstacles.
c. The hero is on a quest to obtain something of value.

In which line from the poem “Chicago” does Sandburg use the literary device apostrophe?

a. “I have seen the gunman kill and go free to kill again.”
b. “Under the smoke, dust all over his mouth, laughing with white teeth” c. “And they tell me you are crooked and I answer: Yes, it is true”

Which of the following lines from Letter from Birmingham City Jail contain part of a parallel construction that begins “I have no despair about the future”?

1. “ I’m sorry I can’t join you in your praise.”
2. “I have no fear about the outcome of our struggle.”
3. “Before the Pilgrims landed, we were here.”

Classic hero’s quest tales create one type of archetypal plot. All quest tales share similar elements. Which element is represented by Phoenix joking about dancing with the scarecrow?

a. The hero overcomes tests and obstacles.
b. The hero encounters tests and obstacles.
c. The hero receives a benefit that is used to help others.

In “Filling Station,” the “somebody” of the poem is an individual who adds what to the life of the station?

a. manual labor on a par with the father and sons b. cooking and cleaning and household errands c. small touches of beauty and caring

True or False: The poem “One Art” is a ballad, a highly structured poem consisting of nineteen lines, two repeating rhymes, and two refrains.

1. True
2. False

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In “Constantly Risking Absurdity,” Ferlinghetti includes an extended metaphor comparing the poet to a(n)

1. acrobat
2. firefighter
3. comedian

True or False: Robert Frost is remembered as an urban poet, while Carl Sandburg commonly favored pastoral settings in his poetry.

1. True
2. False

The reason that Feld starts to relax his feelings toward Sobel at the end of “The First Seven Years” is that

1. Sobel is just like him.
2. Sobel is only interested in working for more money.
3. Sobel deeply loves his daughter.

What is happening in the following passage from “Chicago”? “Hog Butcher for the World / Tool Maker, Stacker of Wheat, / Player with Railroads and the Nation’s Freight Handler; / Stormy, husky, brawling, / City of the Big Shoulders:”

1. The narrator is making a wish list for Chicago.
2. The narrator is addressing Chicago by its various nicknames
3. The narrator is criticizing Chicago for its bad deeds.

What examples from Letter from Birmingham City Jail does King cite to support the main idea that the Birmingham police department did not deserve praise?

1. They have been disciplined in their public handling of the demonstrations.
2. They pushed, cursed, and used violent dogs against African Americans.
3. They were successful at keeping order while African Americans protested.

The line “ . . . his figure formed a crooked cross,” from “The Life You Save May Be Your Own,” contains which type of literary device?

1. simile
2. apostrophe
3. symbolism

What can you infer that Feld’s epiphany in “The First Seven Years” helps him to realize?

1. Miriam will make her own choices about her life.
2. His dreams of Miriam marrying Max will come true.
3. Education is not as important as love.

What might a reader infer about the old woman’s feelings from this line in “The Life You Save May Be Your Own”? “The old woman watched from a distance, secretly pleased. She was ravenous for a son-in-law.”

1. She has only the best interests of her daughter in mind.
2. She wants Mr. Shiflet to marry her daughter.
3. She plans to fall in love with Mr. Shiflet.

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A quest tale follows a certain pattern as it develops one type of archetypal plot. In “A Worn Path” which element of the hero’s quest is represented by Phoenix needing some medicine for her grandson?

1. The hero receives a benefit that is used to help others.
2. The hero’s journey symbolizes the journey through life.
3. The hero is on a quest to obtain something of value.

Gabriel treats John more severely than the other children in “The Rockpile” because

1. John disobeys more than the others.
2. John is not his biological child.
3. John needs to be taught to be careful.

Answer the questions not highlighted by using the SEC websites 10K. Don’t include any of the numbers for these questions just summarize the parts of the 10K that apply to the questions. Highlighted parts only need to be revised and put together. Follow these guidleines:

1.Table with 5 years of ratios w industry averages.

2.Ratios on each table include profitability sales salads growth GPM, ROS, ROA, ROE. Asset Efficiency, Accounts Recivable Turnover it Days on Hand, Inv, TAT, or PLE Liquidity + Leverage working capital or current ratio, Debt-Equity, Debt Ratio+ Times interest Earned Cash Flow- All 3 ratios

3-WRITING is short and Curt-get to the point

4-No personal pronouns and no “the company”

5-No quoting the 10K

6-Need a 1 sentence Note about industry averages

7-Do not define the ratios or categories

8-Most important aspect, answer WHY

9- when writing- work line by line down the table and within each line, you work year by year

10- Always discuss all 4 sales growth Ratio

These are only guidelines every guideline does not have to be used for every question.

1. PART 1 Defeating Poverty’s Influence

   According to the research (Wardle 2013; Kozol 2010) students who live in low income areas are exposed to a lower quality and/or standard of education than those in higher income areas. The research further states that students in integrated schools perform better on tests, possess increased ambitions for educational and occupational accomplishments, and lead more integrated lives as a result. Would a standardized, state-mandated curriculum work to support these students? Explain your answer, and support your response with at least one outside resource.

   Additionally, who should be held accountable for this sub-par education?

   1. The teachers who are providing guidance and instruction.
   2. The parents whose job is to ensure their child is academically successful.
   3. School administrators who oversee the school’s overall success.
   4. The government that appropriates funding.
   5. The students who should have an intrinsic value of education.
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3. PART 2The Classroom – The Cornerstone of Society 
4. This week we discover some of the complex challenges and opportunities with which schools are faced. These challenges and opportunities include:
5. • Pygmalion Effect.
   • Hidden Curriculum.
   • Ecological Environment.
   • Diversity (segregation and integration).
   • Sleeper effect.
   • Impact of legislation (i.e.; Brown v Board of Education & Lau v. Nichols).
   • Cultural Deficit.
   • Achievement Gap.
   • Heterogeneous Groups.
   • Parent Involvement (lack of).
   • Community Involvement (lack of).

   Part 1: Map it!

   Each of these profound topics is extremely rich in the literature specifically in how they translate into our society. However, we shall take a more cursory approach and map these topics in one of two ways:

   1. How they might relate to one another (see example)
   2. How they might have a cause and effect relationship impacting student learning.

   There are a number of ways you can represent your ideas graphically:

   • Use the SmartArt graphics in MS Word, under the insert tab. Pick the graphic design that most appropriately represents the relationship between these topics you choose to map. You will need to either add more tabs/blocks to the organizational chart or create several smaller maps to address all bulleted topics.
   • You could also use a number of concept mapping, mind mapping, or thinking map free software you may discover through Google searching such as Inspiration.

    
   Part 2: Describe it!

   Include a brief, concise summary paragraph explaining the map for your classmates. Highlight certain parts and explain the relationships. Save your graphic and description in a single document and add as an attachment when responding to the discussion.

   Here’s an example:  

   

Pick a book to read that is based on a well-known leaders life who interests you. Write a 2-3 page paper (double spaced, times new roman, 12 pt font) evaluating his or her credibility including the following:

1. what you learned through reading the book,

2. what are the leaders qualities and what do you think about them, and

3. what aspects of the leader would you would want to incorporate into your own life as a leader.

Also, rate this individual on each of the three dimensions of credibility from Chapter 6 of the book and draw conclusions about why the person succeeded or failed in establishing and maintaining his or her credibility. (See attached for the dimensions of Credibility)

I will be looking for the following in grading this assignment:

1. Thesis – Clear, original, and insightful

2. Organization – Organizational strategy creates a persuasive logical flow

3. Ideas evidence analysis –

Cogent ideas, compelling evidence & convincing interpretation

4. Audience –

Consistently and skillfully anticipates readers’ needs