¨Magic and the Brain¨

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11 questions
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Look at the title and the image that accompanies it on page 77. What do you notice about the title and how does the image complement it?

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One type of feature many authors use to introduce an informational text is to begin with an anecdote. An anecdote is a brief accout or small story of an event. What anecdote did these authors use in this article?

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When you summarize a text, readers should always remain objective. Being objective means leaving out your own personal opinions or judgments in your summary. Reread lines 85-94. Give an objective summary of that paragraph. (Put it in you own words.)

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How does the sidebar used on page 81 relate to the article?

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What are the two sub-headings in the article and what is each section briefly about?

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In informational texts such as this, authors may use technical language--terms used in a specialized field such as science and technology. What are are least 3 technical terms used in the article that were not defined in the margins?

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How is a neural network like and different from a computer network?

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How is a neuroscientist like and different from a brain surgeon?

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How is a neuron like and different from a blood cell?

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How is neuroscience like and different from medical science?

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How is a cynic like and different from a critic?