In "Where Have You Gone, Charming Billy?" why does O'Brien state that no one gave him lessons for how to have courage?

because courage isn't something that is learned

What is the effect of the gritty, dark, and indistinct imagery in John and Faith Hubley's animated short The Hole?

It mirrors the sense of fear surrounding current issues like nuclear war.

Why is factual information typically included in table form?

for readability - it is an easy-to-read format that can be located quickly

How do infographs, such as maps and charts, help readers grasp big ideas?

They help present information in a visual way.

What kinds of choices do animators usually make to affect the mood or tone of a short film?

They select shapes, and movements that reinforce the words in the film.

Which phrase does NOT represent a reason that Americans were opposed to the Vietnam War?

the use of nuclear weapons on civilian targets

What does Alice Walker's story "The Flowers" suggest about African Americans in the early part of the 20th century?

They were often poor and the victims of violence.

How do the characters in "Rules of the Game" draw on ancient Chinese texts, such as The Art Of War, to live life?

They use strategies for playing chess and for interacting with others.

If you are writing your own piece of literature, which strategy would make your work seem more Postmodern in character?

Use elements of pop culture to consider serious topics or themes.

In "The Flowers," what is the strongest indication that the story's events have changed the main character?

the story's last sentence stating that the summer was over

Which Cold War policy kept many Americans of all ages on edge during the second half of the 20th century?

the development of more and bigger nuclear weapons

What is the best definition of the term multimedia?

a mixture of different mediums that delivers a unified message

What question shoud you ask about the ending of "Rules of the Game" to figure out what the author is trying to say?

What does this imply about Waverly's future as a Chinese mom's daughter?

Which of these phrases describes a characteristic of postmodern literature?

representation of confusion or chaos

What is the best question for comparing the 1940s soundie Bubbling Over to the 1960s feature Winner by Decision?

What's the difference about the way the films' actors play black characters

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1
In "Where Have You Gone, Charming Billy?" why does O'Brien state that no one gave him lessons for how to have courage?
because he did not understand the training about courage
because he missed this important part of basic training
because courage isn't something that is learned
because his fear has made him forget all he learned
2
Which of these political situations most influenced the first or earliest postmodern writers?
the Cold War
opposition to immigration
international terrorism
the Great Depression
3
What is the effect of the gritty, dark, and indistinct imagery in John and Faith Hubley's animated short The Hole?
It mirrors the sense of fear surrounding current issues like nuclear war.
It races serious questions about race relations during this time period.
It reminds viewers that the tools available to animators were limited.
It evokes a mood of excitement for a bright future for workers.
4
Why is factual information typically included in table form?
for readability - it is an easy-to-read format that can be located quickly
for more specifics
to save space
to provide an overview
5
How do infographs, such as maps and charts, help readers grasp big ideas?
They provide images of objects described elsewhere in the text.
They help present information in a visual way.
They provide additional details to support a claim.
They present very few details using words.
6
Who wrote "The Flowers"?
Mark Twain
Alice Walker
Joe Daddy
Amy Tan
7
Which of these phrases does NOT identify a characteristic of Postmodern literature?
multicultural approaches to conflict
portrayals of chaos
experimental narratives
a coherent and confident voice
8
What kinds of choices do animators usually make to affect the mood or tone of a short film?
They alternate the volume fo the voice track to create confusion.
They focus closely on the facial expressions of the main character.
They select shapes, and movements that reinforce the words in the film.
They use shocking images that distract the viewer from the script.
9
Which phrase does NOT represent a reason that Americans were opposed to the Vietnam War?
dramatic numbers of American casualties
the reinstatement of the military draft
the use of nuclear weapons on civilian targets
unease about interfering with another nation's politics
10
Which phrase describes a feature of postmodern fiction?
a setting with local color
an unconventional narrative
mostly direct characterization
a humorous and sentimental tone
11
What does Alice Walker's story "The Flowers" suggest about African Americans in the early part of the 20th century?
They were often poor and the victims of violence.
If they worked hard they were able to make improvements in their lives.
They were never given a proper burial.
Even though they were poor they were usually happy.
12
How do the characters in "Rules of the Game" draw on ancient Chinese texts, such as The Art Of War, to live life?
They use strategies for playing chess and for interacting with others.
They use these strategies to persuade local authorities to get their way.
They use these strategies to outsmart local store owners .
They use the strategies to get good Christmas presents at parties.
13
If you are writing your own piece of literature, which strategy would make your work seem more Postmodern in character?
Use rhythm and rhyme in a very structured , highly predicable way.
Focus on elements of a narrative that readers expect to see.
Rely on traditional forms and their conventions to guide your ideas.
Use elements of pop culture to consider serious topics or themes.
14
The main conflict in Mother Daughter Dance is between
Meimei and her community
Meimei and her mother
Meimei and her brothers
Meimei and her father
15
Which phrase describes a topic for first-generation American writers, regardless of their parents' country of origin?
love and respect for parents
adjusting to American culture
opportunities for education in the U.S,
life in the parents' navite country
16
In "The Flowers," what is the strongest indication that the story's events have changed the main character?
the discovery of the skeleton by the main character
the author's indication that the main character has wandered from home
the story's last sentence stating that the summer was over
the image of the main character fleeing in fear
17
Which Cold War policy kept many Americans of all ages on edge during the second half of the 20th century?
getting rid of beneficial trade agreements
military expansion in regions around the world
closing immigration from China and other Asian countries
the development of more and bigger nuclear weapons
18
What is the best definition of the term multimedia?
a mixture of different mediums that delivers a unified message
media that is dividided into two ormore different sections
a message that is delivered separately in different mediums
a work of art that can be delivered in any form
19
What question shoud you ask about the ending of "Rules of the Game" to figure out what the author is trying to say?
What does this imply about Waverly's future as a Chinese mom's daughter?
When will Waverly apologize to her family for her rude behavior?
How should Waverly's mother act toward her daughter in the near future?
What strategy from The Art of War will Waverly use against her mother?
20
Which of these phrases describes a characteristic of postmodern literature?
representation of confusion or chaos
a highly objective point of view
sticks to traditional forms
naturalistic plot lines
21
What is the best question for comparing the 1940s soundie Bubbling Over to the 1960s feature Winner by Decision?
What is the difference about the narrative structure of the two films?
What is different about the role of the musical sountrack in the two films
What is the difference about the character played by Ethel Waters?
What's the difference about the way the films' actors play black characters

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