How does the author's discussion of certain popular phrases and television shows help us understand Shakespeare's influence? A It shows that Shakespeare's work is influential enough to still affect the language we use and the shows that we watch.

B It emphasizes how certain phrases and television shows are only popular because of their relationship to Shakespeare.

C It shows how Shakespeare's original language and stories have been altered to the extent that we no longer consider them his.

D it suggests that we wouldn't have witty phrases or engaging televisions if it weren't for Shakespeare's influence.

Informative presentation student guide assignment summary for this assignment, you will create a multimedia presentation in response to the following prompt: research suggests that laughter improves people’s emotional and physical well-being. create a multimedia presentation to inform the audience about the positive effects of laughter on emotional and physical health. background information you will create your multimedia presentation from the research-based informative essay that you have already prepared. materials  research-based informative essay  presentation software assignment instructions for this project, you are expected to submit: 1. an informative multimedia presentation step 1: prepare for the project. a) read through the guide before you begin so you know the expectations for this project. b) if anything is unclear to you, be sure to ask your teacher. step 2: create your title slide. a) begin by creating the title slide. this page will make sure you receive credit for your work, but it isn’t actually part of your speech. b) include your presentation title, your name, your teacher’s name, and the presentation due date. c) remember to save your work as you go by using the “save” option of the program. step 3: create your introduction slide a) create one introduction slide. b) use the introductory paragraph from your essay to you add text to the introduction slide. text on the slide should be in bullet point format, not complete paragraphs. the slide should engage your audience, introduce your topic, and present your thesis. c) add images and graphics that are relevant to the topic and engaging. ask your teacher for guidance if you need finding appropriate images. d) be sure to size images and graphics so they are easy for the audience to see. add captions as needed. e) remember to save your work as you go by using the “save” option. student guide (continued) step 4: create the body paragraph slides. a) create one slide for each body paragraph from your essay. if necessary, you may create two or more slides per body paragraph. b) use each body paragraph from your essay to you add text to the body paragraph slides. text on the slide should be in bullet point format, not complete paragraphs on your slide. the slide should inform your audience, support your thesis, and include relevant details from your research. c) add images and graphics that are relevant to the topic and engaging. ask your teacher for guidance if you need finding appropriate images. d) be sure to size images and graphics so they are easy for the audience to see. add captions as needed. e) remember to save your work as you go by using the “save” option. step 5: create the conclusion slide. a) create one conclusion slide. b) use the concluding paragraph from your essay to you add text to the conclusion slide. text on the slide should be in bullet point format, not complete paragraphs. the slide should restate your thesis, highlight main ideas, and leave your audience with something to think about. c) add images and graphics that are relevant to the topic and engaging. ask your teacher for guidance if you need finding appropriate images. d) be sure to size images and graphics so they are easy for the audience to see. add captions as needed. e) remember to save your work as you go by using the “save” option. step 6: evaluate your presentation. if you can check each box below, you are ready to submit your presentation.  did you include a title slide with the title of the presentation, your name, your teacher’s name, and the presentation due date?  did you include an introduction slide that is engaging, introduces your topic, and presents your thesis?  do you have a minimum of one slide per body paragraph from your essay?  do your body paragraph slides inform your audience, support your thesis, and include relevant details from your research?  did you include a conclusion slide that restates your thesis, highlights main ideas, and leaves your audience with something to think about?  is your presentation free from errors in spelling, punctuation, and capitalization?  are your images and graphics relevant, engaging, and clear? step 7: prepare for your presentation. a) read through your slides several times. b) create note cards with information that you will add to the presentation. c) practice giving your presentation aloud. d) rehearse in front of another person. student guide (continued) step 8: revise and submit your project. a) if you were unable to check off all of the requirements on the checklist, go back and make sure that your project is complete. save your project before submitting it. b) turn in your presentation to your teacher. be sure that your name is on it. c) submit your presentation through the virtual classroom. d) congratulations! you have completed your project.

What is the rhyme scheme in this excerpt from longfellow's, "the tide rises, the tide falls? " (10 points) the tide rises, the tide falls, the twilight darkens, the curlew calls; along the sea-sands damp and brown the traveler hastens toward the town, and the tide rises, the tide falls.

“simile” by n. scott momaday what did we say to each other that now we are as the deer who walk in single file with heads high with ears forward with eyes watchful with hooves always placed on firm ground in whose limbs there is latent flight source: momaday, n. scott. “simile.” the language of literature. new york: mcdougal littell, 2006. 265. print. which of the following techniques does this poem use? i. simile ii. sensory imagery iii. allusion i and ii i and iii ii and iii i only