English 11 A - Final Exam

select an order for key ideas to create a summary of the article

1: there were a number of important advancements in physics while Richard Feynman was growing up. 2: Richard Feynman developed a theory that came to be known as quantum electrodynamics. 3: Feynman's theory explains how the exchange of "virtual" photons helps electrically charged particles exert electric and magnetic forces on each other. 4: although he accomplished many things, Feynman's most important contribution to science was his work with quantum electrodynamics.

Part A: how does the author most effectively support her view about Einstein's equation in the passage? Part B: select two quotations from the passage that best support the answer to Part A.

Part A: by providing quotes and examples from experts, she supports her view that Einstein's equation is extraordinary. Part B: "...detailed measurements 'show that Einstein's equation works perfectly....'"(p. 11) " 'nowadays Einstein's equation is used everyday in medicine' adds Cristina Lois...."(p. 14)

Part A: what does the author mean when he writes that space is a fabric warped by gravity in paragraph 9? Part B: select the detail from paragraphs 7-10 that best supports the answer to Part A.

Part A: gravity can distort space. Part B: tiny area of space in front of a ship could be compressed, while an area of space behind the ship is expanded.

Part A: Carrie Chapman Catt begins her speech by saying women's suffrage is "inevitable." what evidence does she use to persuade her audience that she is correct? Part B: which statement from the speech best supports the answer to Part A?

Part A: she alludes to the country's past and present circumstances. Part B: "not one American has arisen to question their logic in the 141 years of her national existence." (p. 4)

Part A: in her speech, why does Catt emphasize quotations from the revolutionary war and from historical American leaders? Part B: which quotation from the speech that supports the answer to Part A?

Part A: she uses the quotations as evidence for the argument that a democratic government must give all citizens the same rights. Part B: " is there a single man who can justify such inequality of treatment, such outrageous discrimination?"(p. 5)

Part A: which statement best expresses how the author achieves a particular purpose in paragraphs 5 and 6 Part B: select two details from the passage that together best support the answer to Part A

Part A: the author builds an explanation of the limitations of a spaceship's speed as a transition to a description of how warp speed theory works. Part B: "...we could maybe get 30, 50, or 75% of light speed."(p. 6) "that's assuming the starship itself has to move." (p. 7)

Part A: which statement best expresses two central ideas of "the suffrage war"? Part B: which summary provides the best support for the answer to Part A?

Part A: women were patriotic, and they were determined to be treated as equals. Part B: the women continue to urge Congress and the President to give them voting rights while actively participating in organizations such as women's committee of the council of national defense.

how did Feynman's theory of quantum electrodynamics improve upon earlier theories?

by incorporating one theory into another to explain the interconnection electricity, magnetism, and light

select two central ideas of the article and place them in the appropriate boxes labeled central idea one and two. then, match each central idea with the detail from the article that best supports it.

central idea 1: fiction can persuade people to believe what had seemed impossible might actually be possible. evidence for central idea 1: "... when did warp change from an imaginary technology to an actual theory study by real-life scientist?"(p. 8) central idea 2: scientist are sometimes satisfied with developing theories when technology is lacking. evidence for central idea 2: "... he only wanted to know if general relativity allowed for the possibility of warp speed...."(p. 13)

which two phrases best describe ways Einstein's ideas have benefited modern society, based on information in the article?

diagnosis of diseases generation of electricity

which word has a similar meaning to vehemently as it is used in paragraph 8 of the article?

energetically

select two statements from paragraphs 8-11 that best demonstrate how the author uses rhetoric to help readers better understand the relationship between einstein's theory and alcubierre's discovery.

imagine that the wave carrying the surfboard did not come from the wind, but instead were generated by an engine on the surfboard itself, and you'll understand the concept of warp drive. concepts are great, but can we learn to actually squeeze and stretch space like the spandex of our workout pants?

which statement best reflects two central ideas of paragraphs 1-5?

scientists used to think mass and energy were distinct, but Einstein prove they were linked.

how does Catt mainly structure her argument to appeal to her audience?

she presents logical appeals to convince the audience that supporting women's rights is a necessary next step for the country.

which statement best describes the structure of paragraph 3-8 in the effect of that structure?

the paragraphs contrast the actions of two suffrage organizations, explaining how they fought for suffrage in different ways.

he wasn't the only scientist to come up with a particular idea, but his version had the most impact. he built upon the ideas of other scientist and developed a theory that solve a problem the other scientist had encountered. although he means an approximations that he did not confirm an allowed, other scientists' experiments proved his approximations were accurate. his ideas have influenced other scientists' ideas about the matter.

yes no no yes

which evidence from paragraph 2 best helps the reader understand the meaning of heresies?

"... of rebellion against a system of government so securely entrenched in the customs and traditions of human society..."

which detail from paragraphs 7-9 best supports the meaning of the term photon?

"... two charge particles exchanging one light particle..."

which quote from the passage provides the best example of NAWSA's actions as they continued to press for women's rights?

"...20,000 women participated in a parade in New York City..."(p. 5)