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View & Respond to ‘Fitting In’ by Richard Montanez
In this discussion, give your personal reaction to Richard Montanez’s speech ‘Fitting In.’
Give infer and provide a suggested thesis statement for the speech.
Additionally, please indicate whether the speech contains ethos, pathos, and/or logos and any of the fallacies we have learned about. Be specific about why you believe one or more of those strategies were used and what words were stated by Richard Montanez that reflect it. Is the overall argument that is made a sound one?

037: You Were Never Created to Fit In

MODULE 1: PARTS OF SPEECH ADJECTIVES 1g An adjective is a word used to modify a noun or pronoun. To modify means “to describe or to make more definite.” Adjectives modify nouns or pronouns by telling what kind, which one, or how many (how much). What kind? helpful librarian, cool breeze Which one? that star, final exam, next day How many? more work, two steps, less time The most frequently used adjectives are a, an, and the. These words are called articles. A and an are indefinite articles. They refer to any one of a general group. A is used before words beginning with a consonant sound; an is used before words beginning with a vowel sound. An is also used before words beginning with the consonant h when the h is not pronounced. EXAMPLES Pressed between the pages of the book was a single rose petal. We saw an interesting film about African history. Having dinner with the president is an honor. The is the definite article. It refers to a particular person, place, thing, or idea. EXAMPLE The last song of the evening was a slow, sad one. Sometimes nouns are used as adjectives. EXAMPLES What caused the train wreck? [Train, usually a noun, is used as an adjective to modify the noun wreck.] The restaurant manager donates food to a local shelter. [Restaurant, usually a noun, is used as an adjective to modify the noun manager.] NOTE Some pairs or groups of nouns are considered compound nouns. By checking a dictionary, you can avoid confusing a noun that is used as an adjective with a noun that is part of a compound noun. COMPOUND NOUNS space station, soy sauce, goose egg, Mexico City EXERCISE 5 Identifying Adjectives in Sentences Underline the adjectives in each of the sentences below, and double underline the word or words each adjective modifies. Do not include a, an, or the. EX. 1. The Polos set out for China in 1271 A.D. to visit the Mongol emperor, Kublai Khan. 1. Their long journey took them over vast deserts. 2. The Polo brothers, Niccolo and Maffeo, were Venetian merchants, and Marco was Niccolo’s son. 3. The Polos were bringing holy oil from Jerusalem to Kublai Khan. 4. They traveled through the Pamir Mountains, which had higher peaks than any other mountains they crossed. 5. At night, they used the stars to tell them the correct direction to head. 6. That trip brought the Polos to wondrous places. 7. The Polos spent a year in Campichu, a grand city full of golden statues. 8. Marco Polo described the Gobi Desert as having sandy hills and valleys and containing no food at all. 9. In 1275 A.D., the Polos arrived at the Khan’s summer palace in the eastern city of Shangtu. 10. Their historic journey had taken over three years. 11. Kublai Khan employed Marco Polo as a foreign official of the Asian empire. 12. On one trip Marco went to Yunnan province. 13. As a traveling official, Marco was expected to be a keen and truthful observer. 14. Later, he told incredible tales about mysterious China. 15. A curious writer, Rustichello, made Marco’s travels famous in a book, Description of the World. 16. The book was the first record of a European’s impression of Chinese civilization. 17. Some descriptions were of places that Marco only heard about from other people. 18. Marco’s experience inspired European explorers to go to the East. 19. It seems clear that Marco was courageous and resourceful. 20. The Polos returned to Venice twenty-four years after they left it.

1. What is a characteristic of all types of celebratory speeches? A.They are personal. B.They are abstract. C.They are speaker oriented. D.They are unstructured. 2. What are three things a person should do when giving a toast? A. Explain who they are, describe what the honor is, and explain the reason for the speaking occasion. B. Express gratitude for being asked to toast, express how much the event means to them, and recognize others that helped them. C. Keep the speech short, include only two or three main points, and keep the mood cheerful. D. Detail the speaker’s credentials, give a background of their life, and acknowledge the upcoming speaker’s interest in the speech topic. 3. What is a vocation? A. the work a person does for a paycheck B. a sense of duty to a chosen career C. the work a person wants to do, not the work a person has to do D. a job completed over the long term of one’s working career 4. What is the most common type of speaking in the workplace? A. larger presentations B. one-on-one speeches C. formal speeches, company-wide D. speeches before small audiences or in small groups 5. The STAR method helps interviewees respond to what aspects of past behavior during a behavioral interview? A. summary, talent, activity, and response B. situation, task, action, and result C. scenario, time, achievement, and resonance D. synopsis, talk, attitude, and response 6. What is a good way to prepare for a screening interview? A. Research the organization. B. Schedule the interview over lunch at a popular restaurant. C. Prepare a short slide presentation discussing career goals. D. Dress comfortably. 7. A task-oriented person in a small group discussion participates in which way? A. moderates the moods and feelings of other group members B. shapes the flow of the discussion C. minimizes group conflict D. contributes to group goals by taking notes or procuring supplies 8. What are the two common elements that celebratory speeches share? A. to recognize accomplishments and to inspire further achievement B. to bring a community together and to focus on the present C. to praise past actions and to unify constituents D. to celebrate what has been lost and to encourage mourning 9. What two things should a speaker do when giving a speech of introduction? A. Express a cheerful mood and explain fulfillment of speech expectations B. Express gratitude and explain the speaking occasion. C. Explain who they are and acknowledge the upcoming speaker’s interest in the speech topic. D. Explain what the honor is and what the honor means to them personally. 10. What is one of the five functions of a eulogy? A. to make a tribute to the deceased B. to inspire mourners to share stories C. to focus the mourners’ attention on the present D. to help mourners reflect on their mortality

Which two processes were involved in the creation of the verb ‘google’, as in the sentence ‘Have you ever googled yourself’? (Choose 1 answer).
Coinage and blending.
Coinage and acronym.
Blending and acronym.
Coinage and conversion.

Dear Miss Manners:
What are the proper presents to give bridesmaids and my fiancé’s usher? Is something so untraditional as a good book–different books for each, of course, according to their tastes–all right instead of things like bracelets and cuff links they may never use?
Gentle Reader:
Are you trying to give these people something they might enjoy, or are you trying to do the proper thing by them?  Books, at best, are only read, but useless, monogrammed silver objects that cannot be returned to, serve to remind one of the occasion of their presentation every time one sees them tarnishing away, unused.  Cufflinks and bracelets are all right, since everyone has too many of them, but silver golf tees or toothpaste squeezers are ideal.
-Judith Martin,
Miss Manners’ Guide to Excruciatingly Correct Behavior
?      What is Miss Manners’ attitude toward gifts for bridesmaids and ushers? What is her attitude toward gifts in general?
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?      What is the tone of the passage? Note that the attitude toward gifts does not determine the tone of the passage.
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?       What attitude does determine the tone? Write down the details, images, and diction that reveal the tone.

The most convincing evidence that Amelia crashed somewhere on land was: ( E )
A: the finding of aircraft remains.
B: sightings by islanders.
C: radio contact with the coastguard from the Phoenix Islands.
D: distress signals from the Phoenix Islands on her particular radio frequency.
E: All of these

Read the excerpt from “Votes for Women,” a speech by Mark Twain from 1901.
As for this city’s government, I don’t want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if I should live twenty-five years longer – and there is no reason why I shouldn’t – I think I’ll see women handle the ballot.
Which quotation correctly uses ellipsis to shorten Twain’s words?
As for this city’s government, I don’t want to say much, except that it is a shame . . . a shame; but if I should live twenty-five years longer – and there is no reason why I shouldn’t . . . I think I’ll see women handle the ballot.
As for this city’s government, I don’t want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if I should live twenty-five years longer . . . I shouldn’t – I think I’ll see women handle the ballot.
As for this city’s government, I don’t want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if I should live twenty-five years longer – and there is no reason why I shouldn’t . . . .

Which of the following MLA in-text citations to an article by its title is correct?
Question 1 options:
A)The “morning lark” and “night owl” connotations typically are used to categorize the human extremes (“Are You”: 11).
B)The “morning lark” and “night owl” connotations typically are used to categorize the human extremes (“Are You.” 11).
C)The “morning lark” and “night owl” connotations typically are used to categorize the human extremes (“Are You” 11).
D)The “morning lark” and “night owl” connotations typically are used to categorize the human extremes (“Are You,” 11).
Question 2 (1 point)
Is the following statement true or false?
Dropped quotations are lines or passages from the text that stand alone as sentences, without being properly introduced with a signal phrase. As such, you should not begin a sentence with quotation marks.
Question 2 options:
A)True
B)False
Question 3 (1 point)
To integrate a paraphrase into your own discussion, introduce it with a signal phrase that names the author and then provide a full citation at the end.
Click “true” if the following citation is correct.
As PC World columnist Daniel Tynan points out, “Employees could accidentally spill confidential corporate information … or allow worms to spread throughout a corporate network” (8).
Question 3 options:
A)True
B)False
Question 4 (1 point)
What is the reason to use the ICE (integrate, cite, explain) method when incorporating quotations?
Question 4 options:
A)The quotation will seem disconnected from your own thoughts if not properly explained.
B)Explanations will help make the paragraph longer.
Question 5 (1 point)
What should I do in my in-text citation if no author’s name is given for the text I’m citing?
Question 5 options:
A)Use an abbreviated form of the title in place of the author’s name.
B)Use “Anonymous” in place of the author’s name.
C)Omit the author’s name and just use the page number by itself.
D)Use the full title of the piece in place of the author’s name.
Question 6 (1 point)
If I’ve included the author’s last name in my sentence, then I do not need to include it in parenthesis after the sentence.
Question 6 options:
A)True
B)False
Question 7 (1 point)
What is NOT TRUE about quotations and paraphrases?
Question 7 options:
A)Both must be written in exact words.
B)Both must be followed by explains to the reader why you think the evidence is important.
C)Both must be introduced to the reader with a signal phrase.
Both must include a proper citation of the source (last name and page number).
Question 8 (1 point)
Examine each of the following pairs carefully. Indicate the passage that handles MLA in- text citations correctly and briefly explain what is wrong with the citation in the other passage.
Question 8 options:
A)Kingsolver points out that “arguing about whether nontraditional families deserve pity or tolerance is a little like the medieval debate about left- handedness as a mark of the devil” (168).
B)”Arguing about whether nontraditional families deserve pity or tolerance is a little like the medieval debate about left-handedness as a mark of the devil” (Kingsolver 168).
Question 9 (1 point)
For in-text citations, the author’s last name and page number should be included in the parentheses at the end of the sentence, e.g. (Smith 24). The period goes AFTER the parenthesis as in the previous example.
Question 9 options:
A)True
B)False
Question 10 (1 point)
What information can go to the signal phrase if the author is unknown?
Question 10 options:
A)complete title in quotation marks
B)three first words of the title in quotation marks
C)Both answers are correct.
Question 11 (1 point)
Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.
Question 11 options:
A)Thoreau says that: “We are determined to be starved before we are hungry”.
B)Thoreau says that, “We are determined to be starved before we are hungry.”
C)Thoreau says that “We are determined to be starved before we are hungry”.
D)Thoreau says that “We are determined to be starved before we are hungry.”
Question 12 (1 point)
Each source listed in the Works Cited list must be cited in the text.
Question 12 options:
A)True
B)False
Question 13 (1 point)
What is NOT the reason to use a quotation?
Question 13 options:
A)When exact wording is needed for technical accuracy
B)When the words of an authority lend weight to an argument
C)When language is especially vivid or expressive
D)When the quotation is long and fancy
Question 14 (1 point)
What does the citation (qtd. in Verespej) mean?
Question 14 options:
A)Evidence belongs to a different author and was quoted in Verespej.
B)Verespej states evidence as his own in his work.
Question 15 (1 point)
What does a MLA in-text citation include in parentheses when the source is quoted directly and the author’s name IS mentioned in the text?
Question 15 options:
A)Author, publication year, and page number: (Doe, 2007, p. 25)
B)Author and page number separated by a comma: (Doe, 25)
C)Author and page number without intervening punctuation (Doe 25)
D)Author and publication year: (Doe, 2007)

how is john proctor a noble man from the crucible?
1. How is John Proctor NOBLE?
Topic sentence: John proctor is noble because…(finish the sentence)
Context of Quote
Concrete detail:
Analysis:
Analysis:
Concluding sentence:

Monopolistic competition has which advantage compared to pure competition? A. It allows fewer new businesses to enter a market. B. It forces companies to sell goods at a lower price. C. It offers more capital for expensive research projects. D. It provides a greater variety of consumer products.