In the text, John Miller says, “By adding a little noise to the system you produce coherence in the flow.” In this sentence, the word noise refers to

Proximity means

Whitman includes sensory details such as “moist night air” to

Juan is shocked at “the subtle and conniving ways employed by people to pass on subversive  messages” (lines 70–71). What can you infer about the letters Juan is reading? 

To reclaim something is to   

Vocabulary – Choose the answer that best explains the meaning of each underlined word.  When an object is serrated, it is

Match the autonomic nervous system effect to the corresponding system

When King says that “we will be able to transform the jangling discords of our nation into a beautiful symphony of brotherhood”, he is illustrating the transition from 

Which system controls the ‘rest and digest’ response?

In lines 328–330, Gregor speculates about how his family and the chief clerk will react when they see him: “If they were shocked then it would no longer be Gregor’s responsibility and he could rest.” What “responsibility” is Gregor concerned about? Why would a shocked reaction free him from it?