When you come to an unfamiliar word, you can discover its meaning by thinking of:

1 how to spell and pronounce the new word

2 images that could go with that part of the text

3 the part of the index that the word would be in

4 words you know that sound like the new word

What effect is created by the plaque posted on the gate at the entrance to the family's home in nadine gordimer's "once upon a time"? the words written on the plaque offer readers a foreshadowing of the story's outcome without revealing the actual conclusion, the author's use of flashback allows readers to understand what is at the heart of the issues of encroachment in the suburban neighborhood the repetition of the words written on the plaque presents an oxymoron because readers already sense that the plaque has been ineffective in warding off intruders. the author introduces a paradox in which readers are presented with a warning notice when no actual infraction has taken place.

Read the excerpt from a research essay published in a printed book. binge-watching television shows several times a week has a negative impact on people’s social lives. according to a study conducted by dr. cynthia toles, adults who binge-watched more than one show a week were more prone to insomnia and a less-healthy diet. further, "the process of watching several episodes of one show consecutively can cause changes to one’s sleep patterns” (toles). to follow mla citation rules properly, what does the author of this essay need to do? a.) add a citation after each sentence in the essay b.) include a page number after the author’s name c.) remove the reference to the name of the doctor d.) place an end quotation mark after the end parenthesis

One of the most successful promotional campaigns implemented by pharmaceutical companies began in 1996 and involved switching the focus of promotion from doctors and pharmacists to consumers. in this instance, the pharmaceutical industry used a strategy to increase profits.