EDGE B - UNIT 2 REVIEW

An interview is organized by

• causes and effects.
• questions and answers. 
• problems and solutions
• comparisons and contrasts

Why does the interviewer ask how researchers have studied the creative flash?

• to change the direction of the interview
• to lead the interview back to the main topic
• to understand the source of the information
• to force the psychologist to defend his work

At the end of the interview, the interviewer asks about "average" people and "non-geniuses" to show

• the ways that most people process ideas.
• the differences between how each group thinks.
• that some people try harder than others to succeed
• that this information can help everyone be more creative.

Which statement about the interview is true?

• The first question is the most important one.
• Each person answers some of the questions.
• Each question builds on the information that came before it.
• The interviewer knew in advance what questions she would ask.

This interview is mostly about

• why creativity is useful to scientists.
• how the brain and art are connected.
• how to recognize and select good ideas
• what scientists are learning about creativity.

What is Sawyer's main point about creativity?

• It remains a mysterious process.
• It is usually strongest in children.
• It is a skill that can be developed.
• It comes to people who allow it to.

What does Sawyer suggest to people who want to become more creative?

• Try not to make mistakes.
• Read books about brain science.
• Study the lives of famous inventors.
• Have discussions with other people.

An essay is

• a type of poetry that expresses an author's feelings.
• an article with facts that are supported by research.
• an imaginary story with a beginning, middle and end.
• a short piece of writing that shares an author's opinions and ideas

The author's main purpose in this essay is to

• inform the reader about hip-hop.
• persuade the reader to listen to hip-hop.
• warn the reader about the dangers of hip-hop.
• amuse the reader with funny stories about hip-hop.

The purpose of the "Beyond Hip-Hop" section of the essay is to tell

• how hip-hop got started in inner cities.
• what kinds of music will come after hip-hop.
• the challenges hip-hop creates for musicians.
• the influence of hip-hop in areas other than music.