Reading fiction novels provides many benefits besides entertainment. Studies show that reading fiction improves empathy and emotional intelligence. Fictional stories allow readers to imagine characters' experiences, which activates the same brain regions as real-life social interactions. This helps strengthen readers' ability to understand others' mental states.
Based on the passage, reading fiction improves:
(1 point)
Responses
Entertainment from imaginary stories
Entertainment from imaginary stories
Understanding of brain functioning
Understanding of brain functioning
Emotional bonds with only fictional characters
Emotional bonds with only fictional characters
Ability to empathize with others
Ability to empathize with others
Read the following passage to answer the question:
Cooking at home has many benefits compared to eating out. Home-cooked meals usually have fewer calories and less saturated fat and sodium. Preparing your own food also allows you to use fresher, higher-quality ingredients. Additionally, cooking is a creative outlet and a great life skill. Whipping up recipes in your kitchen can also help reduce stress. With some practice in the kitchen, you can gain confidence and improve your health.
Based on the passage, the author believes cooking at home is:
(1 point)
Responses
Cheaper than eating out
Cheaper than eating out
Important creative pass time
Important creative pass time
Beneficial for one's health
Beneficial for one's health
A relaxing hobby
Beneficial for one's health
Read the following passage to answer the question below:
Biking is a great form of exercise. According to recent studies, cycling just 20 miles per week can help improve cardiovascular fitness. Research also shows that people who bike to work have higher levels of overall well-being compared to those who drive.
Which sentence from the passage can best be seen as evidence that best supports the main claim?
(1 point)
Responses
Research also shows that people who bike to work have higher levels of overall well-being compared to those who drive
Research also shows that people who bike to work have higher levels of overall well-being compared to those who drive
Cycling just 20 miles per week can help improve cardiovascular fitness
Cycling just 20 miles per week can help improve cardiovascular fitness
Biking is a great form of exercise
Biking is a great form of exercise
Biking is a form of exercise
Biking is a form of exercise
Research also shows that people who bike to work have higher levels of overall well-being compared to those who drive
Which part of the argument provides proof for the author's reasons?(1 point)
Responses
The media
The media
The evidence
The evidence
The claim
The claim
The conclusion
The evidence
A writer should ask themselves all the following questions when choosing a medium EXCEPT_________________(1 point)
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Can I portray moods, attitudes, or feelings accurately through words alone?
Can I portray moods, attitudes, or feelings accurately through words alone?
What visuals or moving images might help my audience understand the topic?
What visuals or moving images might help my audience understand the topic?
Which medium would let me finish this project with the least amount of effort?
Which medium would let me finish this project with the least amount of effort?
What sounds add to my audience’s understanding of the topic?
Which medium would let me finish this project with the least amount of effort?
The form of communication or medium that a presenter chooses for conveying information is important and can affect an audience in different ways. (1 point)
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True
True
False