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iscussion Questions
One of the themes of Jaws is “Materialistic consumption (i.e. money) shouldn’t drive one’s life.” Explain how the people of Amity Island forget that money isn’t everything.
How is Quint a stereotype of a fisherman? What characteristics does he possess that showcase this stereotype?
Jaws’ musical score, written by John Williams, is one of the most famous scores of cinema history. How does Horner adjust the pitch, volume, and tempo of the score to the suspense of the film?
Jaws is the first film we’ve seen that can be considered a “creature feature.” Creature features are movies that feature monsters or aliens that terrorize a group of people. Typically, monsters are a manifestation of our inner fears. What fears does Jaws manifest? Why?
Roughly, Spielberg shot twenty-five percent of the film from water level to provide the viewers the perspective as if they were treading water. What is the effect of these shots on you? Are there other shots that Spielberg employs that heighten the suspense?

1. Which of the following is an argument?
a)If I go to Washington D.C. next weekend, then I’ll get you a souvenir.
b)Janet studies every day and takes notes in class. She will probably do well in the class for that reason.
c)Not getting enough sleep on a regular basis is a problem for many adults.
d)I begin my day with a one-mile run, a shower, and a healthy breakfast.
2.Which of the following is a benefit of philosophy?
a.Philosophy harnesses passion to reveal truths.
b.Philosophy more easily explains social problems.
c.Philosophy makes everyone’s opinion equal.
d.Philosophy improves critical thinking skills.
3.What is the goal of philosophy?
a.To gain self-knowledge
b.To persuade others
c.To justify beliefs
d.To pursue truth
4.Which of the following is a valid deductive argument?
a.For over five decades, fantasy fiction has been very popular. It will probably continue to be popular in the coming decade.
b.Smith is one of the most common last names in the United States. My friend Todd is a very common person. Therefore, Todd’s last name is Smith.
c.All cyclists are health-conscious. Byron is health-conscious. Therefore, Byron is a cyclist.
d.Every time it snows, the roads need to be plowed. It is supposed to snow later today. Therefore, the roads will need to be plowed later today.
5 Ricardo & Monica volunteered to serve food at their church picnic during the 8-10 AM shift. At the end of their shift, they noticed that the kitchen was still pretty busy, so they continued to help through the next shift.
Most people would likely say their decision is an example of a(n) __________ action.
a.supererogatory
b.obligatory
c.neutral
d.impermissible
6.Jerome conducts a survey to see how many of his neighbors believe they have a moral duty to report suspicious activity to the police. He finds that 8 in 10 believe they have such a duty.
Which branch of ethics do the results of Jerome’s survey represent?
a.Metaethics
b.Descriptive ethics
c.Normative ethics
7.Which of the following statements is true of ethics?
a.Ethics is concerned with right and wrong.
b.The good and the bad are always self-evident.
c.Ethical behavior is restricted to professional contexts.
d.The goal of ethics is to justify your own behavior.
8.Which of the following is a philosophical question? Choose one from the below.
a.)What time does the movie start on Friday?
b)What is the best system of morality?
c)How many people are religious?
d)Will you continue with your college education?
9.Which of the following considerations is ethically relevant to a person who’s been asked for money on the street?
a.Is giving money the best way to help?
b.Do I have cash on me right now?
c.What is the beggar’s race?
d.Have I given money to beggars before?
10.Many people confuse topics of religion, social etiquette, and law with ethical topics.
Select the example related to social etiquette.
a.Marcy disapproves of working on Sundays because she was taught it was a day of rest.
b.Tara installs a wheelchair ramp at her business to meet government regulations.
c.Nathan talks loudly on his cell phone while standing in line at the store.
d.Anthony follows the flow of traffic, even if he is exceeding the speed limit.
11.Which of the following is an inductive argument?
a.There are two cans of cat food in the cupboard beneath the kitchen sink. There are three cans of cat food in the cupboard next to the sink. There is no other cat food in the house. Therefore, there are five cans of cat food.
b.My new car has a built-in GPS. My friend’s new car has a built-in GPS, and so does my mom’s new car. It follows that all new cars have a built-in GPS.
c.Mary is on vacation. If Mary is on vacation, then she will not be able to attend the baby shower today. Therefore, Mary will not be able to attend the baby shower today.
d.Jane, David, and Luke are a small family. Jane has brown eyes. David and Luke have brown eyes, too. Thus, all members of the family have brown eyes.
12.Which of the following statements reflects subjectivism?
a.Dennis says that morality is dictated by a person’s culture.
b.Dennis says that morality is universal.
c.Dennis says that morality is a personal choice.
d.Dennis says that morality depends on the situation.
13.The following statements are all part of one argument.
Which one is the conclusion?
a.A month is longer than a week.
b.Jenny hasn’t seen her mother in a month.
c.Children who haven’t seen their mothers in more than a week miss their mothers.
d.Jenny misses her mother.
14.An argument is strong and the conclusion is true, but both premises are false.
Which of the following terms best describes the argument?
a.Sound
b.Uncogent
c.Unsound
d.Cogent
15.Kevin has thoroughly researched whether artificial intelligence can have free will.
In order to continue his philosophical inquiry, what should Kevin’s next step be?
a.Kevin should choose a side and look for arguments that support it.
b.Kevin should reframe his question to be about whether humans have free will.
c.Kevin should choose a side based on how many arguments there are in favor of it.
d.Kevin should carefully consider each argument for or against artificial intelligence having free will.

Analyze the Davis-Moore thesis. Do you agree with Davis and Moore? Explain. Does social stratification play an important function in society? What examples can you think of that support the thesis? What examples can you think of that refute (reject or contradict) the thesis?

Watch the movie Ladder 49 and answer the following ques?ons. 1. Identify the causes of the fire incidents. 2. Describe the precautionary
measures and procedures employed in addressing the fire incidents. 3. Describe the roles of firefighters in fire fighting and fire control.
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Read the story “2BR02B” by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.
Answer these questions;
1.) What is the song that the orderly sings about? Why would Vonnegut include this song in his story?
2.) Explain how the garden mural is a metaphor/allegory for Wehling’s society.
3.) What does the painter think about the mural he is working on? What does his view of this piece of “art” tell us about him and how he views his world?
4.) Why would the painter refer to the “Service” woman’s dress as “the colour of grapes on Judgment Day”? How is this description appropriate?
5.) What is the significance of the symbol on the seal of the Service Division of the Federal Bureau of Termination? Is this symbol appropriate? Explain your answer.
6.) Why would Vonnegut have the Service women sprout mustaches? What does this say about their roles within their society? About gender roles/expectations?
7.) Identify an allusion in the text.  Explain how this reference adds to our understanding of the story.
8.) Is this story an example of utopian or dystopian fiction?  Cite specific characteristics of the genre within your response.
9.) What “warning” is in this story? Is this warning a universal truth? Explain your answer.

What are THREE things you know about the audience that will impact how you write this message? Consider the following:
What do they know about the topic?
What are their feelings about the topic or the company/author?
What in the message will benefit the audience?
What do they need to know?
What do they want to know?
What questions will they have?
What should they believe, feel, or do after reading the message?
What are TWO communication barriers (physical, semantic, psychological, or situational) presented by this message?
What is ONE PROBLEM that needs to be solved in the message to accomplish the purpose for the audience, ONE OBSTACLE to overcome in solving that problem, and ONE PLAN for overcoming the obstacle? Consider anything that might get in your way in accomplishing your purpose (to inform, persuade, and build goodwill) as well as how you will plan the content details and organization to overcome the obstacle to solve the problem.

In the movie the prince of egypt:
1) Why is baby moses in the basket, such precious cargo?
2) Rameses says, “I am Egypt, the morning star and the evening star.” Who is the real I am?

Which story premise most clearly contains a supernatural element? A. A mysterious letter arrives in the mail, but the message is totally unreadable. B. Every intersection Laticia comes to on her way to the office is a green light. C. Johannes feels a tingling in his chin every time a crime takes place nearby. D. Dr. Weatherford hopes for some good luck as she gets ready to do surgery SUBMIT

How does Shakespeare use the motif of morning? O to highlight the beauty of life to demonstrate growth and maturity O to show the certainty
of fate O to show the challenges of survival