How does the author introduce the central idea of the article? [RI.2] A. Through a scientific exploration of posttraumatic growth, including a technical definition of the term and several hypothetical examples
B. By providing a subjective (and overwhelmingly positive) review of the movie "Soul Surfer," which was recently released in theaters, from the perspective of both the author and her tween daughter
C. By painting a vivid portrait of Bethany Hamilton as an inspirational figure and prime example of resilience
D. By introducing the topic of posttraumatic growth through the lens of Bethany Hamilton's experience, a topical figure given the recent release of "Soul Surfer"

The one certain thing about the message you sent to the receiver is that the receiver will: a)process the information sequentially, not simultaneously. b)interpret it based on their framework of experience. c)not be able to interpret all the relevant information. d)revise his/her premises according to the information sent.

Which of these names would be listed first in a telephone directory? a: d’agostino b: dague c: dagy

Read the following excerpt from "dark tower" by claude mckay before you choose your answer. "we shall not always plant while others reap the golden increment of bursting fruit, nor always countenance, abject and mute, that lesser men should hold their brothers cheap; not everlastingly while others sleep shall we beguile their limbs with mellow flute, not always bend to some more subtle brute. we were not made eternally to weep. the night, whose sable breast relieves the stark, white stars, is no less lovely being dark; and there are buds that cannot bloom at all in light, but crumple, piteous, and fall. so in the dark we hid the heart that bleeds, and wait, and tend our agonizing needs." in context, the expression "the night, whose sable breast relieves the stark,/ white stars, is no less lovely being dark; " is best interpreted as a. the light of the stars overpowers the black of night b. the black of night overpowers the light of the stars c. black and white contribute equally to the beauty of the night sky d. black and white continuously compete for prominence in the night sky