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Literacy

Literacy is the ability to read, write, speak, and listen in meaningful and socially-acceptable ways. One who is able to do that is literate and those who can't are illiterate. Similarly, one can be computer literate or illiterate, depending upon the ability to use a computer. Questions about literacy are asked in this category.

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What is the main conflict of the book Loser?

Finding a Best Friend

The main conflict is that Donald Zinkoff is a little different and it is hard for him to find a best friend.

What is technological literacy?

Minimal computer literacy should include sending Email, browsing on the internet and using CDs and DVDs. With more functional computer literacy you should be able to use a word processor (MS Word), a spreadsheet (MS Excel), and a printer. Beyond this, I recommend taking a computer literacy class.

Where does the phrase Abandon hope all you who enter here come from?

The Divine Comedy, written by Dante Alighieri, which was a journey starting in the Inferno (Dante's vision of hell), moving through purgatory and finishing in Paradise (Heaven). The phrase abandon hope all who enter here was said to be inscribed above the entrance to the Inferno.

Do all people have the rights to learn to read and write?

According to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights:
Article 26.
  • (1) Everyone has the right to education. Education shall be free, at least in the elementary and fundamental stages. Elementary education shall be compulsory. Technical and professional education shall be made generally available and higher education shall be equally accessible to all on the basis of merit.
  • (2) Education shall be directed to the full development of the human personality and to the strengthening of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. It shall promote understanding, tolerance and friendship among all nations, racial or religious groups, and shall further the activities of the United Nations for the maintenance of peace.
  • (3) Parents have a prior right to choose the kind of education that shall be given to their children.

Does reading fast help you comprehend more?

No, infact I think the opposite is true! If you read slowly, your mind takes in more and understands what it is seeing and reading.

What is skellig about?

The word 'Skellig' means 'Splinter of a stone' but Skellig is an angel.

Why are people afraid of big words?

People are mostly afraid of big words because they don't know the meaning... there could be other reasons.....

What does reading say about you?

hii its a gud question....hmmm reading has a lot to say about ur self especially depending on the book u read it reflects ur thinking attitude and look out.....so ill advice u to start reading really gud books like...

What is the verb form of empathy?

To empathize. For example, The teacher empathized with the students who had no lunch.

How does ion change the meaning of the word hesitation?

By changing hesitate to hesitation, we change from a verb to a noun.