After the optimism of the renaissance, neoclassical writers sought structure, order and balance. the cultural trend changed from the belief that people were naturally good to the belief that they were sinful. as a result, the writing of the neoclassical era favored a plain and modest style, choosing simple words and phrasing. imagine that you are in charge of directing cultural trends for the next ten years. what would you change about the current culture in terms of literature? for example, how would you change the style, accessibility, and the ease with which readers comprehend texts? what sorts of qualities and themes would you like to see in literature and other forms of art? consider how you would guide the creation of these cultural changes, including the role government would play, how the market would promote your vision, and the role of technology. provide specific examples of ways you would change the trends of literature and other art in the coming years.

Which of the following arguments uses a non sequitur fallacy? a. if we allow students to wear caps to school, soon we'll have to let them wear gang colors. b. you should vote for sylvia for class president because everyone else on the squad is voting for her. c. regulations on motorists should be lifted because factories are a bigger source of pollution. d. the gray wolves of winter falls park should be protected because they need our support.

Select all that apply. because the length of his story is limited, short story writers typically:

Which statement best describes how these paragraphs develop the central idea of the article? a- they elaborate on the idea that the offer has been made with youngsters in mind. b- they provide additional information as to why the prize is a wagon instead of something else. c- they support the idea that the wagon is attractive to youngsters and is a worthy prize. d- they introduce the idea that the newspaper is a generous organization. read paragraphs 4 and 5. the disc wheel coaster wagon is thirty-six inches long and sixteen inches wide. the coaster is built exactly like a high-powered automobile. the disc wheels have rubber tires and true roller bearings. it runs as smoothly as an eight-cylinder automobile. it is built of the strongest wood and is equipped with a reliable hand brake, enabling the owner to stop in an instant. the tongue—usually the first thing about a wagon to break and render the wagon unserviceable—is so stout that a man can jump on it without breaking it.