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Syntax is often about how the brain makes “first guesses.” Consider the sentence that contains what is called a garden path effect: “The lawyer told the witness that he lied was wrong.” This is a good sentence of English, but on first or even second read, it may seem ungrammatical. (The reading should be something like, the lawyer told the witness that it was wrong for him to lie). Why does the brain initially think “that he lied” is the end of the thought? How does this “Garden Path” effect mirror the way the insurance company is reading the contract? Answer in 2-3 sentences

Syntactic Categories (1pt each)

Morphological Operations. (1pt each)

Who was Justinian I and why was he important to Byzantine art and architecture? What building is associated with his rule, and why is it so important to both the history of architecture and Justinian’s rule?

Janet lives in a town that has three gas stations and often wonders why they charge higher prices than the bigger city just 10 miles away. What kind of market structure do the gas stations represent?

Figure 15-7 Refer to Figure 15-7. A monopolistically competitive firm operating in the short-run in this market would earn positive profits.

Which of the following is a perfectly competitive product?

CHOOSE ONE: Explain how the Ara Pacis Augustae can be seen as works of propaganda. Be sure to include a detailed discussion and explanation of each work of art. What is the message each work of art provides to viewers? Explain how the Augustus of Primaporta can be seen as works of propaganda. Be sure to include a detailed discussion and explanation of each work of art. What is the message each work of art provides to viewers?

Identify the ONE of the two artifacts below, including the following: 1- the artist’s name if applicable (last name only is fine), 2- the title of the work 3- the period or style of the work, and 4- three (3) important, relevant facts about the work of art that reveal some aspect regarding the works meaning, historical context, and/or art historical importance         OR     

Academic Integrity Warning Please be aware that it is extremely difficult to cheat on this exam without being detected. Multiple methods are used to identify irregularities, patterns, and inconsistencies in student work, and these are reviewed carefully.  There will be no leniency for any violations of academic integrity or not following exam guidelines. If cheating is identified, the consequences will be immediate and significant. It is important to understand what is at stake. Choosing to cheat risks undoing all of the time, effort, and progress you have made this quarter. In many cases, students who are caught have effectively wasted the entire term for a short-term decision. Protect your work and your integrity. Complete the exam honestly.