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Which line is an example of the poetic technique metonymy?

A) I’m martyr to a motion not my own B) These old bones live to learn her wanton ways
C) Let seed be grass, and grass turn into hay D) I swear she cast a shadow white as stone
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) These old bones live to learn her wanton ways

Explanation:

Metonymy is a figure of speech in which a thing or concept is referred to by the name of something closely associated with that thing or concept. Hence it occurs when a word is replaced by a word that has an obvious relation to itself.

 

In the given example of the text, the bones refer to the human being.

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Telegrahic code was introduced by

A) Lipman B) Macmillan
C) Thomas Moore D) Cockrell
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Thomas Moore

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Rice in Burma is cultivated along the deltas of ________river

A) Salween B) Menam
C) Mekong D) Irrawaddy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Irrawaddy

Explanation:

Though not the largest producer, Burma is an important exporter of rice because production exceeds demand.

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Nucleic acids are polymers of

A) Nucleotides B) Aminoacids
C) Proteins D) Sugars
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Nucleotides

Explanation:

Nucleic acids are polymers of individual nucleotide monomers.

Each nucleotide is composed of three parts:

a 5-carbon sugar,

a phosphate group, and

a nitrogenous base.

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For Gamma radiation, what stops its penetrating abilities?

A) Lead B) Steal
C) Concrete D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

The highly energetic gamma particles can penetrate most compounds that stop by other types of radiation. However, lead, steel, or concrete can reduce the high energy of these particles, making them less penetrating.

 

Hence, Gamma radiation can be stopped by a several inches of lead or steel, or several meters of concrete.

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Project Management - Introduction

What is Project Management?

Answer

Project Management is the application of Knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to project activities to meet project requirements. Project Management is accomplished through the application and integraton of the project management processes of  initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling , closing.

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Technically, tempera is paint in which the vehicle is in

A) an emulsion B) a pigment
C) an impasto D) a ground
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) an emulsion

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Which of the following can be used as lamp oil?

A) Lipids B) Carbohydrates
C) Proteins D) Nucleic acids
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Lipids

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