Provide an argument that what we perceive is constructed by our mind/brain, rather than a direct experience of the outside world. Refer to the following two images in your response. You should also discuss a third example that was mentioned in the slides for class.

“They used to go up like great lilies and snapdragons and laburnums of fire and hang in the twilight all evening.”- The Hobbit pg. 5 What type of figurative language does the above quote about fireworks represent?

Which of the following is NOT a problem with the recognition-by-components (RBC) theory?

Which character was the first to go into the dragon’s lair (with the dragon inside)?

Talking on the phone while driving is dangerous because even items directly in view can go unnoticed. This is an example of:

The Hobbit is a story about a journey. What is another word for story?

Why did the wood elves lock Thorin and Company in their dungeons?

What type of conjunctions are the following bolded words: “Things are drawing towards the end now, unless I am mistaken. There is an unpleasant time just in front of you; but keep your heart up!” 

What Part of speech are the following bold words: “There are no safe paths in this part of the world. Remember you are over the Edge of the Wild now, and in for all sorts of fun wherever you go” (p. 138).

Match each theory with its correct description