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1) Monitoring election results 2) Measuring how much the economy produces 3) Monitoring the popularity of different music groups 4) Studying the economy of another country 5) Tracking the unemployment rate Answer:- 2, 4  and 5 The correct answers are: Measuring how much the economy produces Studying the economy of another country Tracking the unemployment…

A) The author develops the marital harmony theme through plot details. B) The author develops the societal outcast theme through characterization. C) The author develops the small-town gossip theme through setting details. D) The author develops the coming-of-age theme through point of view. Answer:- B)The author develops the societal outcast theme through characterization. The correct answer…

a) He believes that the president should punish Governor Faubus for his inexcusable actions. B) He hopes that the president will take immediate action to curb segregation laws at the federal level. C) He feels that the president has too much sympathy for pro-segregationists like Governor Faubus. D) He thinks that the president should be…

A. Character action. B. Situational irony. C. Dramatic sarcasm. D. Subtle conflict. Answer:- B. Situational irony. Situational irony is a literary device in which the outcome of a story is the opposite of what was expected. This can be used to create humor, suspense, or surprise. For example, in the story “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson,…

Answer:- The magnitude of a vector is the length of the vector. In this case, the vector is the directed line segment from P(0,0) to Q(3,2). The components of the vector are 3 and 2. The magnitude of the vector can be found using the following formula: Magnitude = sqrt(x^2 + y^2) where x and y…

a. Gilgamesh and Enkidu’s desire for recognition and fame allows them to overcome their fear of death. b. Gilgamesh and Enkidu are afraid of the threat that Humbaba poses to their lives, so they forego a chance at fame. c. When Humbaba threatens to kill Enkidu and Gilgamesh, he claims that he will achieve great…

Answer:- The enthalpy of the reaction is 8kj/mol since this is a reversed reaction. Since the forward reaction is -8kj/mol, the backward enthalpy will be 8kj/mol. What is Enthalpy? Enthalpy refers to the entire sum of the internal energy that is entirety up to the product of the pressure and volume in a system of…

a. Was supported by millions of young people. b. Enjoyed giving lengthy and compelling speeches. c. Worshiped force and despised persuasion. d. Was determined to improve his country. Answer:- c. Worshiped force and despised persuasion. Hitler can be described as a fanatical despot because he worshiped force and despised persuasion. Further Explanation: Adolf Hitler was a…

a. Mutations are rare events. b. All mutations are harmful. c. Some mutations can be contagious, like infections. d. Mutations are not passed from parent to offspring. Answer:- a. Mutations are rare events. The correct answer is ‘Mutations are rare events.’ They occur about 1 in 10,000 times when DNA is replicated. However, the rate of…

A. Authority allows for the widespread distribution of power B. Authority describes the way governments can acquire power. C. Authority is a type of power used only in authoritarian states. D. Authority justifies a state’s use of power over its citizens. Answer:- D. Authority justifies a state’s use of power over its citizens. The correct answer…