Which of the following authors is “often regarded as one of the pioneers of American realism. His works reflect the realities of life along the Mississippi River and provide insights into the culture and social issues of the time. He focused on everyday life and the experiences of ordinary people, moving away from the romanticism that characterized much of earlier American literature.”

At approximately what age do most toddlers typically begin to put two words together?

Toddlers should be able to maintain a conversation with another person for a minimum of ____ to ____ turns. 

EXTRA CREDIT (1 point): Calculate MLU of the following sample: Look, I made a tower with my blocks!  Can I have more juice?  Why do birds fly, Mommy?  I want to play outside now.  My bear’s cute.

Which is the following author’s “writing often explored the lives of the working class, the marginalized, and the struggles of the Great Depression and World War II, giving voice to those who were often overlooked or ignored by society.” Through novels, he/she “shed light on the harsh realities of poverty, inequality, and social injustice, humanizing the experiences of those affected by these issues.” 

This author (and his/her works) are “known for poetry focused on the lives of ordinary people, often depicting personal failure, isolation, and the complexities of human nature, with a particularly melancholic and sometimes ironic tone, often exploring themes of disillusionment, social masks, and the struggle to find meaning in a seemingly mundane world; his/her characters are often seen as flawed and trapped in their own inner turmoil, making him/her a significant figure in the early modernist movement in American poetry.”

Which author “was influential to America and American literature primarily for his role as an educator, author, and advocate for African American advancement in the post-Reconstruction era. As the founder of the Tuskegee Institute, he emphasized vocational training and economic self-reliance, promoting the idea that African Americans could gain respect and equality through hard work and education.”

______________________ describes the prefixes and suffixes that are added to a word to change its meaning and sometimes its part of speech.

Which author “is significant to Modernist poetry and American literature because he uniquely blended traditional forms with contemporary themes, capturing the complexities of rural life and human experience in the early 20th century. His mastery of colloquial speech and vivid imagery allowed him to explore profound philosophical concepts and social issues, making his work both accessible and thought-provoking. His focus on nature, individualism, and the human condition resonates with Modernist tenets while reflecting the American landscape and spirit, thereby solidifying his status as a pivotal figure in the literary canon.”

What is the magnitude of the momentum, in , of a truck whose speed is ? Answer to 3 significant figures.