Prompt Answer questions 1–4 on p. 954 of The Language of Composition. (2nd edition: Answer questions 1–5 on p. 575.)

Which of the following statements is not true about regions? a.) regions have fixed boundaries that are determined by the region's inhabitants.b.) a region can be defined by physical characteristics, such as climate, landform, and vegetation.c.) regions can change over time.d.) a region can be defined by human characteristics, such as language, government, and economic activity.e.) the same location can be considered part of multiple regions.

Which scenario is least likely to occur in a market economy? a) the government pays farmers to stop planting certain crops for a period of time. b) the government stops a factory from producing imitations of an expensive type of purse. c) the government offers tax breaks to companies that meet efficiency goals in their products. d) the government allows only two competitors to offer goods for sale on the country's highways.

Since gaining independence from spain and portugal, many latin american nations have faced similar struggles. choose a common issue discussed in this lesson, such as the influence of military dictatorships, struggles with democracy, or continuing revolutions and coups. in a short paragraph, discuss how that struggle has affected two latin american nations.