The modernist idea portrayed in the excerpt by the portrait is; the rebellion against tradition and convention.
Modernism as a concept was essentially based on a utopian vision of human life and society and a belief in progress, or moving forward. It assumed that certain ultimate universal principles or truths such as those formulated by religion or science could be used to understand or explain reality.
On this note, it follows from the excerpt that the idea portrayed is; the rebellionagainst tradition and convention.
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A lively discussion arose. The banker, who was younger and more nervous in those days, was suddenly carried away by excitement; he struck the table with his fist and shouted at the young man:
“It’s not true! I'll bet you two million you wouldn’t stay in solitary confinement for five years.”
“If you mean that in earnest,” said the young man, “I’ll take the bet, but I would stay not five but fifteen years.”
“Fifteen? Done!” cried the banker. “Gentlemen, I stake two million!”
“Agreed! You stake your millions and I stake my freedom!” said the young man.
Based on this dialogue, what can you infer will happen next in the story?
A.
The young man will receive the death penalty for betting with the banker.
B.
The banker and the young man will get into a fist fight.
C.
The young man will enter into solitary confinement for 15 years.
D.
The banker will enter into solitary confinement for five years.
Answers -
1. D
2. C
3. D
4. A
5. A
Answer:
demostrative
Explanation:
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b. editing and proofreading
c. revising
d. prewriting
editing and proofreading is the answer
The correct answer is - When studying mythology, I learned about several gods and goddesses: Zeus, Apollo, Aphrodite, Hermes, and Hercules.
This is the only sentence which is punctuated correctly because the first part (before the list) ends abruptly; it is obvious that something needs to be placed there. In this case, that is a colon.
The other sentences have leading words (particularly, such as, were) that don't require a colon after them.
Answer:
D. When studying mythology, I learned about several gods and goddesses: Zeus, Apollo, Aphrodite, Hermes, and Hercules
Explanation: