Conduct a web search to locate a video of a modern speech. evaluate the speaker's purpose and the speaker's delivery. consider how the delivery does, or does not, enhance the speaker's purpose. also, consider any evidence the speaker uses to make a point. is it accurate? does it effectively support, or does it distract? write a paragraph or two below and make sure to include a link to the speech you evaluated.

Match these items. match the items in the left column to the items in the right column. 1. aesthetics in art, a technique for defining shape, also used to create a sense of depth 2. composition a perceived line that describes three-dimensional form 3. contour line a method of presenting an illusion of the three-dimensional world on a two-dimensional surface 4. line (pronounced "uhvrr") — a work of art; the sum of the lifework of an artist, writer, or composer 5. oeuvre the way an artist organizes forms (lines, shapes, etc.) in an artwork, either by placing shapes on a flat surface or by arranging forms in space 6. patron the relationship of one part of a person, building, or object to another; for example the size of a statue's head in relationship to the rest of the body 7. personification the study of beauty or good taste; anything related to the study of beauty or good taste 8. perspective giving human characteristics to something that is not human 9. proportion generally a wealthy person who pays an artist to create a work of art; throughout much of history artists could not have survived without "patronage" 10. symbol an object or word or gesture that represents something else

Spencer's blog claims that national parks are the best vacation destinations. which evidence is best for developing his claim? a personal account from a park visitor who describes positive adventures at grand canyon and yellowstone parks an interview with a travel agent who advertises cruises, eco-tours, and whitewater rafting trips a chart that compares the number of national parks in the eastern united states to that in the western states a study that proves adults who take yearly vacations have lower blood pressure than those who do not

Discussion board 5 - the romantir areanocturne, op. 9 no 2 solo piano - chopin (peatured listening p 778)when you listen to this piece, what does it make you think of and how does it make you feel? what do you think "nocturne" means? is that an appropriate title for this piece? the piano uses rubato throughout - what effect does that have on the performance? do you think the use of rubato enhances the performance, or would you rather hear a steadybeat throughout the piece? after you post your answer, read and respond to the posts of at least two other classmates.