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View the following YouTube TED Talks videos.
Why I don’t care about ‘Climate Change’ | David Saddington | TEDxTeen: https://youtu.be/7vnzKPq390Q
Reflect on the issues discussed in the video(s) you viewed. Address the following points in your discussion post:
?      What is the speaker’s point of view about the topic? Is the speaker biased?
?      What ethical issues and ethical reasoning are argued?
?      Do you think that environmental issues have moral and ethical implications? Why or why not?
?      Do you agree with the speaker’s point of view? Be specific and thorough. Express how and why you agree or disagree, and discuss how ethics and values contribute to your opinion. Consider the theoretical concepts discussed in the course. Do not just state your viewpoint; rather, provide relevant details to support your findings and/or position.

Which sentence is the main idea in the below paragraph:
1) Pedal error occurs when the drive of an automobile mistakenly presses down on the accelerator instead of the brake pedal. 2) This leads to unintended acceleration, which, in turn, can frequently result in an accident. 3) It seems as though stepping on the wrong pedal would be unlikely occurrence. 4) However, an analysis of pedal error shows that this mistake is easier to make than you might think. 5) A driver sometimes turns his upper body a little to the left at the same moment that he moves his right foot toward the brake pedal. 6) The driver might turn his upper body to the right to look in the left side mirror or to reach for this seatbelt. 7) Or, if he is in reverse, he might look over his left shoulder to make sure that it is safe to back up. 8) This turning of the upper body could cause his right foot to move slightly to the right. 9) As he unconsciously moves his foot to the right, he may end up hitting the accelerator rather than the brake. 10) Instead of stopping and remaining stationary, the car in fact begins to accelerate. 11) Believing that his foot is on the brake, the drive presses his foot down harder in an effort to stop the car. 12) Obviously, this action only makes the problem worse.

CENGAGE | MINDTAP Auto-graded Activity: Thinking Critically The writer has attempted to synthesize the source information in the following paragraphs. Read each synthesis and look for the best one. Then complete the question that follows by selecting the best choice from the drop-down menu. Synthesis 1 Synthesis 2 Synthesis 3 The marriage between royalty and The marriage between royalty and The marriage between royalty and commoners can be successful, as in the commoners can be successful as in the commoners can be successful, as in the case of Rania Al Yassin to Prince Abdullah case of Rania Al Yassin to Prince Abdullah case of Rania Al Yassin to Prince Abdullah Bin Hussein of Jordan and Michiko Shoda Bin Hussein of Jordan and Michiko Shoda Bin Hussein of Jordan and Michiko Shoda to the Crown Prince of Japan, Prince to the Crown Prince of Japan, Prince to the Crown Prince of Japan, Prince Akihito. These women were well-matched Akihito. These women were well-matched Akihito. However, these women were to their husbands. Queen Rania works to their husbands, and they had positive commoners who were not well-matched very hard to help people start businesses influences on their countries. On the other to their royal husbands. As evidence, in Jordan and to educate children. hand, the union between Prince Edward of consider the unhealthy relationship However, Michiko was the first commoner England and Wallis Simpson was not a between Prince Edward and Wallis ever to marry into royalty in Japan and healthy arrangement, and they had a Simpson and the negative effect they had was not very popular with the ten noble negative influence on how the royal family on the way the royal family was families who had hoped the prince would was perceived. perceived. In addition, the ten noble choose one of their daughters. families of Japan resented Michiko. Of the above syntheses, Synthesis 1 includes the perspective of all three sources. Grade It Now Save & Continue Bb O
ealthy Japanese family in 1934, Michiko was nevertheless considered to be a commoner and an unlikely match for a prince. However, for the first time in Japanese history, in 1959 a prince married a commoner, a union based on the equality of minds and hearts. Although the ten noble families of Japan felt slighted that the prince did not choose one of their daughters, no one can deny that this young couple was well- matched on the tennis court and in life. Source: “Japan: Crown Prince and Commoner.” Time. Time Inc., 1 Dec. 1958. Web. 25 Sept. 2013. Which of the following is a paraphrase of the main idea of Source B? Michiko Shoda’s marriage to the Crown Prince of Japan, Prince Akihito, was resented by ten noble families. O Michiko Shoda met her future husband, the Crown Prince of Japan, Prince Akihito, playing tennis. Michiko Shoda’s marriage to the Crown Prince of Japan, Prince Akihito, was a good match. Source A describes how a woman who married into a royal family can have a negative influence on her country, and Source C describes how a woman who married into a royal family can have a negative influence on her country. The writer has attempted to synthesize the source information in the following paragraphs. Read each synthesis and look for the best one. Then complete the question that follows by selecting the best choice from the drop-down menu. Sunthocic 1 Cunthacic ? Cunthacic 2 O Bb HUAWEI
CENGAGE |MINDTAP to-graded Activity: Thinking Critically Imagine that you have been tasked to write an essay on the topic of royal weddings. You’ve gathered the three sources that appear in the following table. Read these three sources and answer the questions that follow. Royal Weddings Source A: Queen Rania Source B: Michiko Shoda Source C: Prince Edward and Wallis Simpson (1) How does a woman who is not young or attractive steal the heart of a king? No one really knows why Prince Edward became so obsessed with Wallis Simpson, a twice-divorced American woman, but on December 11, 1936, he gave up his right to ascend to the British throne to marry her. (2) The scandal began when Prince Edward met Wallis Simpson at a party given by the prince’s lover, Lady Thelma Furness. It was soon obvious that the prince was fascinated by Simpson, and in spite of the fact that she was married, the two became lovers. Having an affair was not new to either one of them. Prince Edward was a much sought-after bachelor, well-known for having many affairs. Wallis had been married before, and after her divorce she had an affair with a married man, Ernest Simpson. Ernest divorced his wife, married Wallis, and they moved to England. (3) In the end, their union was not a healthy one. Their relationship was neither harmonious nor peaceful, and it did not bring them the happiness they sought. Throughout their marriage, they still found comfort in the arms of other lovers. Source: Jones, Chris. “Profile: Wallis Simpson.” BBC News. BBC, 29 Jan. 2003. Web. 25 Sept. 2013. Which of the following is a paraphrase of the main idea of Source B? Michiko Shoda’s marriage to the Crown Prince of Japan, Prince Akihito, was resented by ten noble families. Michiko Shoda met her future husband, the Crown Prince of Japan, Prince Akihito, playing tennis. Michiko Shoda’s marriage to the Crown Prince of Japan, Prince Akihito, was a good match.
CENGAGE |MINDTAP Auto-graded Activity: Thinking Critically Imagine that you have been tasked to write an essay on the topic of royal weddings. You’ve gathered the three sources that appear in the following table. Read these three sources and answer the questions that follow. Royal Weddings Source A: Queen Rania Source B: Michiko Shoda Source C: Prince Edward and Wallis Simpson (1) Although she was a small girl, there was nothing delicate about Michiko Shoda’s physical and mental strength. Standing only 5 feet, 2 inches tall, she was nonetheless a powerful figure on the tennis court. Equally, she was a force to contend with in the classroom, and her professors and teachers at the University of the Sacred Heart of Tokyo characterized her as a brilliant student. (2) Perhaps these qualities were what attracted the Crown Prince of Japan, Prince Akihito, to pursue her. They met on the tennis court at the Karuizawa resort, and he was amazed by her strength and ability. In fact, when they played tennis, she beat him soundly. As he got to know her, he became equally fascinated by her brilliant mind. (3) Born of a wealthy Japanese family in 1934, Michiko was nevertheless considered to be a commoner and an unlikely match for a prince. However, for the first time in Japanese history, in 1959 a prince married a commoner, a union based on the equality of minds and hearts. Although the ten noble families of Japan felt slighted that the prince did not choose one of their daughters, no one can deny that this young couple was well- matched on the tennis court and in life. Source: “Japan: Crown Prince and Commoner.” Time. Time Inc., 1 Dec. 1958. Web. 25 Sept. 2013. Which of the following is a paraphrase of the main idea of Source B? Michiko Shoda’s marriage to the Crown Prince of Japan, Prince Akihito, was resented by ten noble families. Michiko Shoda met her future husband, the Crown Prince of Japan, Prince Akihito, playing tennis. O_Michiko Shoda’s marriage to the Crown Prince of lanan Prince Akihito was a good match
Auto-graded Activity: Thinking Critically Imagine that you have been tasked to write an essay on the topic of royal weddings. You’ve gathered the three sources that appear in the following table. Read these three sources and answer the questions that follow. Royal Weddings Source A: Queen Rania Source B: Michiko Shoda Source C: Prince Edward and Wallis Simpson (1) Rania Al Yassin is a vision of loveliness, but what makes her beauty remarkable is her inner beauty and her hopes for the people of Jordan. Although she was considered to be a commoner when she married Prince Abdullah Bin Hussein on June 10, 1993, she has conducted herself as his equal and as a queen. (2) Before she became queen, Rania attended the American University of Cairo, and afterwards, she went to work for a bank. She did not dream of becoming the Queen of Jordan, but after she met Prince Abdullah, her life was never the same. (3) Now as his wife, she shares with him a vision of a brighter future for the Jordanian people and has devoted herself to providing educational and economic opportunities for her people. She has focused her efforts in five areas. First, she created the River Foundation to help stop child abuse in her country. Second, she has improved schools, launched teachers’ academies, and opened a children’s museum. Third, she served as chairperson for and has supported organizations that promote global education. Fourth, she encouraged people from different areas and cultures to meet and speak with one another to find peaceful solutions to conflicts. Last, she encouraged Jordanian youth to think about ways they can start businesses to contribute to the wealth and stability of Jordan’s economy. (4) Although born a commoner, Queen Rania has proven that royalty is not a matter of blood, but a matter of heart, spirit, and a hope for a future that is for the good of all. Source: “Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah (Jordan).” UN Foundation. United Nations Foundation, 2012. Web. 25 Sept. 2013. Which of the following is a paraphrase of the main idea of Source B? Bb O
ck to Assignment Attempts Average / 3 5. Synthesizing Sources When you gather large amounts of outside source material to support your claims, do not simply list these sources one after another in your paper. Instead, synthesize, or link, the information together to draw your own conclusions. The following strategies can help you bridge connections between sources: . Read thoroughly: Review your sources carefully and thoroughly and think about what you have read. Make sure you have a clear understanding of the information. . Form connections: How does the source material resonate with your point of view? How does it help support the point you want to make? Make connections and form responses. . Consider all sides: Look at all points of view and consider any new ideas or opposing arguments. . Finalize connections and blend sources: Once you’ve looked through all of your source material and considered how ideas connect to your thesis and to one another, blend the material into your paper. Some writers find it useful to draw a concept map that illustrates the connections between their thesis, supporting ideas, and source material. Imagine that you have been tasked to write an essay on the topic of royal weddings. You’ve gathered the three sources that appear in the following table. Read these three sources and answer the questions that follow. Royal Weddings Bb

Hi I have some questions for my English Composition II class that I really need help with. If you can help me with this I would be so appreciated!
How would you best describe the narrator in “The Cask of Amontillado”?
A.  participant and reliable
B.participant and unreliable
C.  third person, observer
D.  third person, omniscient
In “Janus,” what is the symbolism of the perfect bowl?
A.  it represents the emptiness of a consumer society
B.  It represents balance and unity needed in any relationship
C.  it represents the fragility of life
D.it is not symbolic but rather an functioning bowl.
The story “Janus” initially seems to be more about the bowl than about Andrea: At what point does that emphasis shift?
A.  the shift happens when the owner of the bowl takes it back.
B.  the shift happens when she dreams about the bowl.
C.  the shift happens when she breaks the bowl.
D. the shift happens when she leaves the bowl in one of the bourse