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    “Excerpt from Damned Lies and Statistics: Untangling Numbers from Media‚ Politicians‚ and Activists” by Joel Best described how numbers and statistics can be used to skew the view and opinion of the public. Using numbers that aren’t always actually false‚ statistical analysis can be used to support either sides of an argument. I found it interesting how you can find two numbers that have wildly different outcomes even when the numbers are technically correct. On top of this American as a whole is

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    about the past. It wasn’t until a couple years ago that I realize that history is what shaped the world into what it is today and where I stand in this world. As a Mexican living in the United States history has really helped me understand why my family and I don’t have the same opportunity as white people. When I read the first 4 chapters to Lies My Teacher Told Me by James Loewen right away I was able to relate to what he was saying. Being a person of color learning history growing up I noticed that

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    way to truth. The faith is a necessity due to the fact that its process is guided by reasoning. Philosophy enjoys this autonomy because reason is‚” by nature oriented to truth.”(Paul II 66) Reason equips one with the right means to find a path to what is true. Reason must obey the information that is exposed to it. Miscalculations are not overlooked though within this idea because history

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    "The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a man’s determination." Tommy Lasorda As fast as light… Winners don’t wait for chances‚ they take them - Unknown Sports serve society by providing vivid examples of excellence. George F. Will (1941 - ) Sports do not build character. They reveal it. It’s not so important who starts the game but who finishes it. John Wooden (1910 - ) Desire is the most important factor in the success of any athlete. willie shoemaker "Winning

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    Going to the doctor’s office is never a fun experience. Probing‚ poking‚ and trying to decipher what the doc writes on your prescription can be confusing‚ however‚ the most upsetting part is what goes on behind closed doors. Big Pharma‚ chapter 3 of Lies the Media Tells Us‚ explains the PR tactics of drug companies. James Winter explains these tactics used to persuade doctors to use their brand. In some cases these doctors can get free vacations‚ cars‚ front row seating for a basketball game‚ and

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    people take advantage of Gimpel’s virtue but he continues to see the good in everyone and believes everyone to be trustworthy because it makes him happy and at peace with everyone. The faith Gimpel has in people makes them change their perspectives of what kind of man he truly is. Through the use of characterization‚ point of view‚ and irony‚ Isaac Behavis Singer’s "Gimpel the Fool" uses the theme of faith to show that peace and consolation can be found in life through trust. Singer uses characterization

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    Axia College Material Appendix B Audience-Focused Communication Matrix Use the matrix to complete the information. Write 3-4 sentences for each item. What are some audience characteristics you need to consider? What communication channels would be appropriate and why? What would you do to ensure your message is effective? What are some considerations you must keep in mind given the diversity of the audience? Audience-Focused Communication Audience Audience Characteristics Channels

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    to make note and comment on prevalent societal and cultural values at the time of writing. When the text adheres to the conventions of the genre it is recognisable to its audience. Subverting or challenging these conventions and/or expectations is what makes a text memorable and noteworthy. Genre writing should be accepted as greatly as general fiction because genre authors are just as able to reflect societal and cultural values by adhering to or manipulating genre conventions as general fiction

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    READING COMPREHENSION PRACTICE TEST PRACTICE QUESTIONS The front page of this booklet provides practice examples to show you what the questions on the real test are like. Your test administrator or teacher will now take you through these. Practice Example 1 The clown pulled silly faces to make the children laugh. The word silly in this sentence means: A: funny B: bad C: tricky D: scary E: None of these The sentence below does not have any punctuation. Choose the option with the correct punctuation

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    Effective Use of Pathos in Lies My Teacher Told Me James W. Loewen’s Lies My Teacher Told Me is a critically acclaimed work pertaining to the inaccuracies found in many history textbooks. Lies My Teacher Told Me notes that history is a school subject often disliked by students. Loewen contends that history is not appreciated because it may be considered intrinsically unappealing‚ but rather because history is taught in a poor manner. Although Loewen uses all three modes of persuasion in his book

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