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The movie Tortilla Soup is centered around Martin Naranjo and his three daughters….do you feel they have a good communicative relationship with each other? Please explain your answer
How do the four main characters in Tortillo Soup movie disclose their feelings with each other….is it easy or difficult?
What does Martin disclose towards the end of the film that surprises his family?
Which of the sisters, according to the Johari Window, has the rare Not Know to others/Not known to self that is realized towards the end of the film?

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE (1946)
1. Every time a bell rings, an angel gets a halo.
2. As a child, George Bailey rescued his brother from drowning.
3. Mr. Gower put poison into medication when he received a telegram stating his wife died.
4. Uncle Billy purposefully gave $8,000 to Mr. Potter in an attempt to ruin the family business.
5. In an alternate universe without George Bailey, Mary Bailey becomes a librarian.
1. How many lives has 12 year-old George Bailey saved? How does George save Mr. Gower in the beginning of the film? How does George save Harry Bailey in the beginning of the film? Who else does 12 year-old George help out?
2. Does George realize Mary’s feelings when they are younger (at 12 years old? After the high school dance?)? How could that have changed the outcome of the film?
3. What is George’s main goal in life when he is young?
4. Why does George never leave Bedford Falls?
5. What keeps George from joining Sam’s company?
6. What is the fate of Mary and the others if George is never born? Mary Hatch? His father? His mother? His brother? His Neighbors?
7. Why is Joseph skeptical about sending Clarence on this mission?
8. What is the significance of the film being set at Christmas? How does the setting enhance the themes?
9. Why does Mr. Potter get away with his crime? Does he end up winning in the end?
10. What does it mean when a bell rings?
1b.) Below is a list of words that have different pronunciations in different dialects. Circle

Cyrano de Bergerac Act 5.
Answer the following questions using textual evidence from the play to support your points.
The introduction to one of the first English translations of Rostand’s play notes that Cyrano’s idealism might serve as a model for all of us:
“The brilliant author of
Cyrano
tells of things better than those we see around us, of things of beauty which [we might] bring somewhat nearer to our touch, if we will only have the courage to live up to them.” — A. Cohn
What ideals does Cyrano live up to in this play, and why might it take courage to live up to them? In what way does the play point to a better world than the one in which we live?
In staging a play, a director tries to present the audience with an integrated view of the entire work.
Cyrano de Bergerac
presents a fascinating challenge to any director, because it is full of contrasting emotions and effects that move audiences both to laughter and to tears. Anyone who directs this rich work must be aware of the impact of each of the various elements in the play — its plot, characters, setting, symbols, irony, and themes — on the work as a whole.
Thinking About Plot, Character, and Setting
Explain how the falling action and resolution of the play follow logically from the play’s major conflict and its climax. Did you find the ending a satisfying conclusion to the play? Why or why not?
Romantic heroes are colorful characters, more dashing and flamboyant than the people around them. In addition, they are usually attractive and inspire great love. Using examples from the play, explain why Cyrano could be regarded as a romantic hero. In what ways is he an unusual romantic hero?
Identify the setting of each act of Cyrano de Bergerac. Briefly explain how the action of each act is appropriate to the setting in which it occurs.
Thinking About Symbol
The image of the white plume appears several times in the play: for example, in the exchange between Cyrano and De Guiche in Act IV. What might the white plume symbolize in this exchange? What does it come to symbolize at the end of the play?
Thinking About Irony
Since irony often involves a gap between appearance and reality, why is it fitting that Cyrano’s life should be so full of irony?
Thinking About Theme
What does the play say about the relationship between physical and spiritual beauty? Is one more “real” than the other? Explain.
According to the play, why should we admire an idealist like Cyrano? Does the play suggest that idealists are ultimately defeated by the real world? Explain.
What are the good and bad sides to individualism like Cyrano’s, according to the play?
What is the value of poetry and beautiful language, according to the play? Do you think the play places too high a value on language? Why or why not?

Read the following passage carefully before you choose your answer. Mr. Rushworth was from the ?rst struck with the beauty of Miss Herbam, and being inclined to marry, soon fancied himself in love. He was a heavy young Line man, with not more than common sense; but as there was nothing disagreeable in his ?gure or address, the young lady was well pleased with her conquest. Being now in her twenty—?rst year, Malia Bertram was beginning to think matrimony a duty; and as a marriage with Mr. Rushwonh would give her the enjoyment of a larger income than her father’s, as well as ensure her the house in town, which was now a prime object, it became, by the same rule of moral obligation, her evident duty to marry Mr. Rushwlo if she could. Mrs. Norris was most zealous in promoting the match, by every suggestion and contrivance, likely to enhance its desirableness to either party; and, among other means, by seeking an intimacy with the gentleman’s mother, who at present lived with him, and to whom she even forced Lady Bertram to go through ten miles of indifferent road, to pay a morning visit. (Slit was not long before a good understanding took place between this lady and herselt. Mrs. Rushworth acknowledged herself very desirous that her son should marry, and declared that of all the young ladies she had ever seen, Miss Bertram seemed, by her amiable quali?es and accomplishments, the best adapted to make him happy. Mrs. Norris accepted the compliment, and admired the nice discernment otcharacter which could so well distinguish merit Maria was indeed the pride and delight of them all—perfectly faultless—an angel; and of course, so surrounded by admirers, must be dif?cult in her choice; but yet as far as Mrs. Norris could allow herself to decide on so short an acquaintance, Mr. Rushworth appeared precisely the young man to deserve and attach her. After dancing with each other at a proper number of balls, the young people justi?ed these opinions, and an engagement, with a due reference to the absent Sir Thomas, was entered into, much to the satisfaction of their respective families, and of the general lockers-on of the neighbourhood, who had, for many weeks past, felt the expediency of Mr. Rushworth’s marrying Miss Bertram. (10m was some months before Sir Thomas’s conwnt could be received; but in the meanwhile, as no one felt a doubt of his most cordial pleasure in the connection, the intercourse ofthe two families was carried on without restraint, and no other attempt made at secrecy, than Mrs. Norris’s talking of it every where as a matter not to be talked of at present Edmund was the only one of the tamily who could see a fault in the business; but no representation of his aunt’s could induce him to ?nd Mr. Rushworth a desirable companion. He could allow his sister to be the best iudge of her own happiness, but he was not pleased that her happiness should centre in a large income; nor could he refrain from often saying to himself, in Mr. Rushworth’s company, “If this man had not twelve thousand a year, he would be a very stupid fellow.” (1814} The excerpt from sentence 10 that includes “…and no other attempt… talked of at present” suggests all of the following EXCEPT 0 Mrs. Norris is probably unreliable when it comes to the need for discretion. 0 Mrs. Norris socializes and speaks with others in town with frequency. 0 Mr Rushworth’s engagement to Miss Bertram has so far remained dandestine. 0 Mr Rushworth’s engagement to Miss Bertram is the talk of the town. 0 Mrs. Norris is extremely proud that her match has proven successful.
In context, “intercourse” (sentence 10) is best understood to mean ‘ O arrangement ‘ O
compromise ‘ O concession ‘ 0 interaction ‘ O negotiation
Edmund’s reservation on the issue of Miss Bertram’s marriage to Mr. Rushworth
is portrayed as O cynical O idealistic O moral O romantic O sympathetic
Miss Bertram is best characterized as O affluent and handsome O beautiful and poised O
helpful and concerned O scholarly and accomplished O striking and bright
Sentences 11-12 (“Edmund was the only one…very stupid fellow”) reveal that O Edmund believes Maria has been manipulated by family members O Edmund perceives Maria to be very naive in her expectations of marriage O Edmund recognizes that Maria is oblivious to her dangerous situation O Edmund fears that Maria is unaware of her suitor’s unsavory reputation O Edmund worries that Maria is motivated by financial, not romantic, reasons

Us and Them
by David Sedaris
Questions
can you please help me with this Q’s:
Identify Judgments
The young Sedaris had strong opinions about many things that the Tomkeys did or said.  Look through the essay and find at least three places where he makes a positive or negative statement about the family.  What do you learn about Sedaris from the judgments he makes?  Is his behavior toward the Tomkeys fair?  Explain your answer using examples from the selection. (10 marks)
Readers’ Circle
Comedian Joe Ancis once said, “The only normal people are the ones you don’t know very well.”  Do you think that Sedaris would agree with this quote?  Do you agree?  Share your conclusions.  (4 marks)
Vocabulary in Writing
How many people have you formed the wrong opinion about?  Write -a paragraph explaining how your first impression of someone was wrong.  Use at least two vocabulary words in your paragraph.  (Vocabulary words:  accommodate, attribute, imply, indiscriminately, inflict, interfere, merit, provoke).  You may use any form of the vocabulary words in your paragraph. (5 marks)
Idioms Practice
Identify the idiom in each sentence, by underlining, and give a definition for it. (5 marks)
We expected her to be shy, but she’d tell you her life story at the drop of a hat.
Josh is definitely up to something – I can tell by the expression on his face.
Although I was tired during practice, my coach told me to hang in there.
Cynthia was unhappy with the store’s service, but her complaints fell on deaf ears.
In order to get the exhausted cast through the last hour of rehearsal, the director told them to take five.
Form Complex Sentences
In each item, change one independent clause to a dependent clause.  Then combine the clauses to form a complex sentence. (5 marks)
My family doesn’t have a TV.  We spend more time talking to each other.
We also spend time at the lake house.  My brother catches a lot of fish.
Sometimes I wish we had a TV.  The kids at school make fun of us.
We moved to this neighborhood last year.  I’ve made a few friends.

Imagine that you were tasked to revise the content of a questionnaire for a study titles “Impact of Posting Students’ Speeches on Youtube on Their Speaking Performances”. Put a check before the indicators which should be included in the questionnaire and a X before those which should be excluded.

1. What are the Sanskrit morphemes for the following? 2. What are the allomorphs for ‘mind’, ‘wonder’, and ‘devout’? 3. What are the conditioning environments here for the allomorphs? 4. Based on the data given here, what morphological type of language is Sanskrit (Analytic, agglutinating, fusional or polysynthetic language?
2. Sanskrit Examine the following data from Sanskrit, a classical language of India. Abbreviations are for case (use in the sentence) and number (singular, plural). ‘s is a retroflex. a. manas mind (nom.sg./stem)’ 1. vapuse wonder (dat.sg.)’ b. manasi mind (loc.sg.)’ m. vapurbhyas wonder (dat.pl.) c. manasa mind (inst.sg.)’ n. vapusas ‘wonder (gen.sg.)’ d. manobhis mind (inst.pl.)’ o. vapusam wonder (gen.pl.)’ e. manasas ‘mind (gen.sg.)’ p. suhavis devout (nom.sg./stem)’ f. manasam ‘mind (gen.pl.)’ q. suhavisa devout (inst.sg.)’ g. manase mind (dat.sg.)’ r. suhavirbhis devout (inst.pl.)’ h. manobhyas mind (dat.pl.)’ s. suhavise devout (dat.sg.)’ i. vapus ‘wonder (nom.sg./stem)’ t. suhavirbhyas *devout (dat.pl.)’ j. vapusa ‘wonder (inst.sg.)’ u. suhavisas devout (gen.sg.)’ k. vapurbhis `wonder (inst.pl.)’ v. suhavisi devout (loc.sg.)’ i. What are the Sanskrit morphemes for the following? gen.sg. gen.pl. dat.sg. dat.pl. inst.sg. inst.pl. loc.sg.

What is the main idea or central thesis of this article? What belief does Norton offer for the cause of the Salem Witchcraft Trials?
What specific evidence does Norton offer for her belief? To what extent do you agree/disagree with Norton’s central idea?
Explain why.
NYTimes They Called It Witchcraft
What belief does Norton offer for the cause of the Salem Witchcraft Trials?
What specific evidence does Norton offer for her belief?
To what extent do you agree/disagree with Norton’s central idea? Explain why.

Throughout the letter, King juxtaposes Opposites to highlight tension between what is and what should be. Focusing on two examples, what points does he raised? Also can you please proved textual evidence from the letter from Birmingham Jail by Martin Luther.

Explain how Olaudah Equiano’s point of view, audience, and purpose impact the style and content of his book
The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano or Gustavus Vassa, the African
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