In this unit, you've looked at various modes of presentations. Imagine watching a presentation while trying to read a screen with a lot of text. You might feel overwhelmed. Now imagine the screen has a clear, striking image and less text. This change offers a more effective presentation because you can focus on what the speaker has to say. Presentation mode relates to poetry or drama as well. Reading a play is one way to understand the story. But when you see a play come to life on stage, you are able to get much more out of it. How does the mode in which something is presented affect your understanding? Explain which mode—video, live performance, book, or other—works best for you.

Which statement is the best summary of the theme in this passage? small pleasures bring joy to life. o people cannot cope without relaxing activities. most people prefer to be alone. danger is inevitable, even in a person's home.

Excerpt from the ultimate fighting championship mary o'dell 1 american interest in mixed martial arts is growing. both male and female athletes are invited to compete, although this sport is not recommended for the prima donna. this full contact fighting combines various martial arts techniques so fighters with different styles can compete against each other. this intriguing sport has convinced more than one athlete that he is not, in fact, the alpha and the omega! many people think that all combative sports should be strictly monitored and regulated by state commissions. it is obvious that the ultimate fighting championship (ufc) is an organization that promotes combative athletic events. state athletic commissions should strictly monitor and regulate the ufc.select the rebuttal statement that best refutes the viewpoint in section one. a) it is necessary to oversee the athletes involved in mixed martial arts. b) it is unnecessary to oversee the athletes involved in mixed martial arts. c) it is necessary for athletes involved in mixed martial arts to self-regulate. d) one distinctive feature of mixed martial arts is the combination of various techniques.

How does the authors discussion of sujatha baliga's own experiences with abuse and forgiveness contribute to the text