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Terminology: What is the literary term for the “plan of the story”?

After spending a semester in Colombia, Mariana and her Colombian friends have suggestions to share. Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb (subjunctive, infinitive or indicative). (1.5 pt. conjugation, .5 pt. verb; 18 pts. total)  Modelo: Recomiendo que los viajeros pasen (pasar / conducir) por Bogotá.    Es necesario que tú [a] (visitar /tocar) el Museo del Oro porque es muy interesante y se aprende mucho.  Mis amigos colombianos dicen que es bueno [b] (borrar / comprar) muchos recuerdos.  Para [c] (explorar /dormir) la Plaza Botero, es mejor [d] (comer / ir) por la mañana.  Yo recomiendo que ustedes [e] (tomar /saber) muchas fotos en la ciudad colonial de Cartagena.   Espero que en este viaje ustedes [f] (aprender / caminar) muchas cosas sobre Colombia.  Los colombianos dicen que el Carnaval de Barranquilla [g] (ser / ver)  espectacular.  Mariana recomienda que nosotros [h] (salir / poner) con amigos colombianos para practicar el español.  Colombia es muy grande y hay mucho para hacer. También es importante [i] (tener / descansar) un poco.

To answer the following question, you will probably need to use special characters (¿ ñ ¡) and/or accent marks (á é í ó ú). In order to indicate that a letter has a special character or an accent mark, you will have to put that letter in parenthesis. For example:If your answer is: ¿De dónde es el profesor de español? Él es de Panamá. You will need to type: (?)De d(o)nde es el profesor de espa(n)ol? (E)l es de Panam(a). To receive credit, you must answer the question using a complete sentence in Spanish and you must also indicate if there are any special character or accent marks in your answer.   Now, answer the following question: ¿Qué toma usted para la tos?

To answer the following question, you will probably need to use special characters (¿ ñ ¡) and/or accent marks (á é í ó ú). In order to indicate that a letter has a special character or an accent mark, you will have to put that letter in parenthesis. For example:If your answer is: ¿De dónde es el profesor de español? Él es de Panamá. You will need to type: (?)De d(o)nde es el profesor de espa(n)ol? (E)l es de Panam(a). To receive credit, you must answer the question using a complete sentence in Spanish and you must also indicate if there are any special character or accent marks in your answer.   Now, answer the following question: ¿Por qué fue usted al consultorio médico la última vez?

Cultural readings Indicate if the following statements are true (cierto) or false (falso) based on the cultural readings from the two chapters. Chapter 11 reading: En Venezuela el sistema de salud es privado y caro. [1] Venezuela sufre una grave crisis económica y social. [2] Venezuela es un país muy rico en petróleo. [3] Chapter 12 reading: Colombia es uno de los principales productores y exportadores de café. [4] Juan Valdez es un actor colombiano. [5] Un barrio colombiano es un lugar de intensa vida social. [6]

To answer the following question, you will probably need to use special characters (¿ ñ ¡) and/or accent marks (á é í ó ú). In order to indicate that a letter has a special character or an accent mark, you will have to put that letter in parenthesis.For example:If your answer is: ¿De dónde es el profesor de español? Él es de Panamá.You will need to type: (?)De d(o)nde es el profesor de espa(n)ol? (E)l es de Panam(a). To receive credit, you must answer the question using a complete sentence in Spanish and you must also indicate if there are any special character or accent marks in your answer.   Now, answer the following question: ¿Quién es el mejor actor o actriz del mundo?

To answer the following question, you will probably need to use special characters (¿ ñ ¡) and/or accent marks (á é í ó ú). In order to indicate that a letter has a special character or an accent mark, you will have to put that letter in parenthesis.For example:If your answer is: ¿De dónde es el profesor de español? Él es de Panamá.You will need to type: (?)De d(o)nde es el profesor de espa(n)ol? (E)l es de Panam(a). To receive credit, you must answer the question using a complete sentence in Spanish and you must also indicate if there are any special character or accent marks in your answer.   Now, answer the following question: ¿Cuál es su día festivo favorito?

To answer the following question, you will probably need to use special characters (¿ ñ ¡) and/or accent marks (á é í ó ú). In order to indicate that a letter has a special character or an accent mark, you will have to put that letter in parenthesis.For example:If your answer is: ¿De dónde es el profesor de español? Él es de Panamá.You will need to type: (?)De d(o)nde es el profesor de espa(n)ol? (E)l es de Panam(a). To receive credit, you must answer the question using a complete sentence in Spanish and you must also indicate if there are any special character or accent marks in your answer.   Now, answer the following question: ¿A qué hora se durmió usted anoche?

To answer the following question, you will probably need to use special characters (¿ ñ ¡) and/or accent marks (á é í ó ú). In order to indicate that a letter has a special character or an accent mark, you will have to put that letter in parenthesis. For example:If your answer is: ¿De dónde es el profesor de español? Él es de Panamá. You will need to type: (?)De d(o)nde es el profesor de espa(n)ol? (E)l es de Panam(a). To receive credit, you must answer the question using a complete sentence in Spanish and you must also indicate if there are any special character or accent marks in your answer.   Now, answer the following question: ¿Qué comida prefiere usted?

To answer the following question, you will probably need to use special characters (¿ ñ ¡) and/or accent marks (á é í ó ú). In order to indicate that a letter has a special character or an accent mark, you will have to put that letter in parenthesis. For example:If your answer is: ¿De dónde es el profesor de español? Él es de Panamá. You will need to type: (?)De d(o)nde es el profesor de espa(n)ol? (E)l es de Panam(a). To receive credit, you must answer the question using a complete sentence in Spanish and you must also indicate if there are any special character or accent marks in your answer.   Now, answer the following question: ¿Qué toma usted para la gripe?