Article: Talk to your friends, relatives, neighbors, classmates, and coworkers about what sorts of books they like to read. Gauging demand will help you tailor your selection to the needs, interests, and tastes of the people who will ultimately be making use of it. Think about the people that make up your community. If they're mostly retirees, you might make room for more large-print books and periodicals. If there are quite a few families, a well-stocked children's section is likely to be a hit. If space allows, you also have the option of carrying a wide variety of genres and titles to ensure that there's something there for everyone. Browse used book stores, consignment shops, flea markets, and garage sales for selections that you think would make good additions to your library. This is perhaps the best way to put together the core of your collection, as you'll pay little to no money for most of the books you find but still have the freedom to be as choosy as you like. Online book sellers like Amazon, Better World Books, AbeBooks, and Half.com also typically have extensive selections of used books at low prices. Only buy books that are in decent shape, as you can expect them to pick up a little wear and tear once they start changing hands. Pass on titles with torn or faded covers, loose or broken binding, missing pages, water damage, or heavily stained or soiled spots. Create a social media account for your library that you can use to spread the word about your need for donations. You could also distribute flyers or rely on good ol' word-of-mouth campaigning. Provide detailed information about the kinds of books you're looking for, as well as the general condition they need to be in. Hold an on-site book drive event where people can come to unload their old and unwanted books, or start a mobile collection service to go around and pick them up yourself. Keep in mind that many of the donations you receive will be things that people are looking to get rid of, which means they may not all be titles that your members are dying to read. Get in touch with the marketing departments of various publishing houses and let them know that you're starting a library and would like to feature some of their titles. Many companies are happy to negotiate deals to supply library owners with wholesale quantities of books at special discounted prices. Most publishing houses provide contact info for marketing and business-related inquiries on their websites. Make it clear to the representative you speak to that you don't intend to sell their books for profit. Otherwise, they may try to charge you a higher distributor rate.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Find out what kind of demand there is for certain books in your area. Score previously-owned books through second hand sources. Solicit donations from the members of your community. Make a deal with publishers to get distribution rights for new releases.
Article: Try to lull the participant into a state of calm. Instruct him or her to feel the power of the magnets. Say something like, "There are two powerful magnets that have guided your hands together. Feel the power of the magnets. Feel your palms pulling towards one another." Once the participant seems entranced by your words, bring him or her into a state of relaxation. Instruct him or her to focus on his or her body, breaths, and heartbeat. Scripting once again varies. Go with what feels right and natural to you. If you feel comfortable and in control, the participant is more likely to trust you and follow your lead. An example of good scripting would be something like, "Ignore everything but my voice. All other noises are unnecessary distractions. Pay attention to your breathing, your body, your heartbeat. Every breath you take takes you further down into a state of calm and relaxation." You can also try some counting. Try to count backwards from 10 and instruct the participant to pay attention to each breath his or she takes as you count. The magnetic hands technique should take about 20 minutes. Once the participant has been relaxing for this duration, instruct them to awaken from the state of hypnosis. Saying something like, "Now, wake up and everything will have returned to normal."
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Tell the participant to feel the power of the magnets. Bring the participant into a state of relaxation. Allow them to come out of hypnosis.
Article: When you read the passage, note the author's main point and try to understand how they make their argument. Look for persuasive elements, such as references to scientific studies or appeals to readers' emotions. Read the passage once straight through, then underline and take notes on persuasive elements when you read it a second time. In order to get a good score, you'll need to demonstrate your understanding of the text's main point and the rhetorical devices the author uses to make their case. Read the passage twice so you thoroughly comprehend it. It's wise to bring a watch to keep track of time. Just be sure it doesn't have an alarm or make any other sounds. Mark up the passage so you'll be able to quickly find the examples you'll need to cite in your essay. Underline the author's thesis, or central claim, and the key rhetorical devices they use to persuade their audience. In the margins, label why you've underlined a word or sentence for quick reference. For example, underline a reference to a study by a reputable agency (which would be considered ethos). In the margins, write, "factual evidence," or "appeal to authority." The way the author appeals to emotion (known as pathos), can be identified through asterisks, exclamation points, or other symbols that call your attention to key examples. You won't have extra scrap paper, but you can take notes and outline your essay on the page in the answer booklet labeled "For Planning Only." Your task is to explain and evaluate how the author builds their argument using persuasive rhetorical elements. Put yourself in the author's shoes, identify their central claim, and figure out what's needed to make that claim convincing. In your essay, you'll need to cite specific examples from the passage, such as evidence, reasoning, and stylistic elements. An author might establish their authority (ethos) by citing factual evidence, such as scientific studies or expert quotes. Keep in mind the passage might lack strong evidence, and your essay could explain how data or statistics would have strengthened the author's claim. Logical reasoning (logos) is the thread that ties the author's argument together. You might explain how the author cites a fact, then draws a conclusion, such as, "This study shows ocean temperatures are rising. If ocean temperatures get warmer, then more strong hurricanes will form." An author might appeal to readers' fears or beliefs, or use vivid, passionate language to add force to their claim (pathos). Analyze the stylistic elements of the text as well, such as the tone, figurative language (alliteration, metaphors, irony, etc.), imagery, parallel structure, and so on. Your essay shouldn't merely list every example of persuasive language that you can find. Ask yourself which techniques are essential aspects of the author's argument. In your essay, explain and evaluate how 2-3 essential techniques function. For example, the passage might argue that a decline in literacy has harmful effects on society. The key persuasive devices in this case would be factual evidence of a decline in literacy and specific examples of its harmful effects.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Spend about 5 to 10 minutes reading the sample passage. Underline examples and write notes in the margins. Identify how the author supports their argument. Focus on the most relevant persuasive elements.