A robot is a machine that is able to perform a variety of tasks through the use of a computer. This computer is programmed to control movements of the robot's legs, arms, and other appendages by calculations of the various angles through which the robot's joints move. Robots are made ideal for assembly line factory work by these repetitive movements. Some robots are able to handle small parts that fit into small places. Other robots are able to operate tools such as paint sprayers.

Robots may even be developed with a sense of vision through the use of TV cameras as eyes. Scanning images and calculating sizes and positions of surroundings will help robots to perform many actions in the way that humans do. I want a robot to do my homework.

What is the author's purpose in writing this passage?

A) to tell a story about robots
B) to inform readers about robots
C) to entertain readers about robots
D) to persuade readers to buy robots

1. fallacy of logos "my favorite teacher said that we should vote for mr. martinez, so i believe he is the best." 2. fallacy of ethos "if we don't pass this environmental protection bill now, the world will probably end soon." 3. fallacy of pathos "the last time it rained, our local sports team won. it is raining today, so they will win tonight."

Which two lines in this excerpt from arthur conan doyle's "the contest" suggest that emperor nero was ruthless? each choice is in brackets. [an hour later the shepherd was well on his way to his mountain home, and about the same time the emperor, having received the chaplet of olympia for the incomparable excellence of his performance, was making inquiries with a frowning brow as to who the insolent person might be who had dared to utter such contemptuous criticisms.] [“bring him to me here this instant,” said he, “and let marcus with his knife and branding-iron be in attendance.”] [“rumours! ” cried the angry nero. “what do you mean, arsenius? i tell you that the fellow was an ignorant upstart, with the bearing of a boor and the voice of a peacock.] [i have half a mind to burn their town about their ears so that they may remember my visit.”] [“i conquered! you are mad, arsenius. what do you mean? ”] [it is whispered that for once the great god pan has condescended to measure himself against a mortal.”]

Who was kubla khan? a. a real person in history b. a fictional character popular in coleridge’s day c. a figure that appeared to coleridge in a dream d. a