In the late 19th century, the Westernized ideal of female beauty was a delicate woman with a voluptuous figure as depicted in women's magazines and art. In the early 21st century, the ideal of female beauty is a strong woman with a slender figure, as depicted in television, movie and magazines. What does this tell us about our culture's concept of beauty?
A. It is determined by men.
B. It is a perception based on communication.
C. It is universally accepted.
D. It is comprised of universal attributes.
Answer: B
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A. the color of the sky was made a deeper blue using digital editing B. a big pool of blood was cut from the photo using digital editing C. it only showed African American counterprotesters D. it showed an African American young man being thrown up into the air when he was hit by a car being driven through a crowd of counterprotesters
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a. "Albert, I am concerned that other people are noticing your lack of performance." b. "Albert, you are putting a burden on this team with your lack of motivation." c. "I am frustrated by your inability to meet deadlines, and I am asking you on behalf of the team to step up." d. "I've noticed that you have missed some deadlines this quarter."
For a ________ audience, start with your thesis, then support the thesis with reasons
What will be an ideal response?
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a. must at least meet standards the Supreme Court has set b. is up to the jury to define c. is the same as the “prurient interest” part of the obscenity test d. may be defined by state law in any way the state wants