Illusion \i-ˈlü-zhən\ n.
1. something that deceives or misleads intellectually;
2. the state or condition of being deceived;
3. an instance of being deceived;
4. a perception, as in an optical illusion that represents what is perceived in a way different from the way it is in reality. –illusionist n., illusionary adj. 1300–1350; Middle English
Which definition in the entry best states the meaning of the word illusion in this sentence?
The illusion consisted of many stationary boxes, but it looked as if it were moving.
a. definition 1
b. definition 2
c. definition 3
d. definition 4

D). Definition 4.

Explanation:

The word 'illusion' denotes 'a misapprehension or a belief that is factually not true.' In the given question, 'definition 4' demonstrates the entry that most aptly describes the word 'illusion' in the sentence stated below. Since the word 'illusion' literally means 'a deceptive appearance', it is rightly described in definition 4 as 'a perception..different from the way it is in reality.' Therefore, the sentence implies that 'the stationary boxes together created a deceptive/false impression(illusion) as if it were moving' which was actually not true but rather a false perception. Thus, option D is the correct answer.

1. read the following excerpt from franklin d. roosevelt's "fireside chat 19":

on the other side of the picture, we must learn also to know that guerilla warfare against the germans in, let us say serbia or norway, us; that a successful russian offensive against the germans us; and that british successes on land or sea in any part of the world strengthen our hands.

remember always that germany and italy, regardless of any formal declaration of war, consider themselves at war with the united states at this moment just as much as they consider themselves at war with britain or russia. and germany puts all the other republics of the americas into the same category of enemies. the people of our sister republics of this hemisphere can be honored by that fact.  

the true goal we seek is far above and beyond the ugly field of battle. when we resort to force, as now we must, we are determined that this force shall be directed toward ultimate good as well as against immediate evil. we americans are not destroyers — we are builders.

analyze the effectiveness of this excerpt. how does it function within the speech as a whole? how does the structure of the excerpt to convey the speech's purpose and key points? support your argument with evidence from the speech. (10 points)

the answer is five curious-looking beans