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Arthroscopic surgery may alleviate most of your knee pain almost immediately, but be very careful and resist the urge to participate in any strenuous activity during the first few days or so to allow for healing. Any exercise during the first few days post surgery should be very mild and focused on leg muscle contractions and mobilization without weight bearing, such as slowly raising your leg while lying on your bed or sofa.  After a few days, focus on regaining your balance and coordination by putting more weight on your leg, but support yourself with a chair or against the wall in case you lose your balance. Complete inactivity (such as bed rest) is not recommended post surgery — muscles and joints need to move and get ample blood flow in order to heal. Most likely you'll need to take some time off from your job, especially if it involves much standing, walking, driving or lifting. Recovery from simple arthroscopic procedures is usually relatively fast (a few weeks), but you may need to use crutches during that time. If parts of your knee have been repaired or rebuilt, you may not be able to walk without crutches or a knee brace for several weeks, and full recovery may take several months to a year. Make sure your crutches fit your height, otherwise you might develop a shoulder injury. If you have a physical job, then talk to your boss about switching to something less demanding, if possible. For example, maybe you can do something more sedentary at the office or work from home on the computer. Even driving is typically restricted from 1-3 weeks after an arthroscopic knee procedure, so merely getting to work might be very difficult.  When you'll be able to drive depends on: the knee involved, whether your car is manual or automatic, the nature of the procedure, your level of pain, and whether you are using narcotic pain medications. If your right knee is involved (which is needed to press the gas and brake pedals), expect to be restricted from driving for a longer duration.

summary: Take it easy during the first few days. Use crutches. Alter your routine at work.


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Use a container that's large enough to hold your money throughout the night so it doesn't overflow. Make sure the tray is deep enough where money won't blow away in the wind. Place the tray in front of the area where you're performing and label it “Tips” or something similar so people know where to put their money.  Put a bit of cash in your container before you play to make it look like others have already seen you perform so more people are likely to tip you. Remove any large bills or big wads of cash as soon as you can so it's less likely to get stolen. Stand up straight so you're visible while you're performing. Turn up the volume or play the instrument as loud as possible to cut through the noise of the crowd and make your music more prominent. Check that you stay in tune and sound good from a distance so people are more likely to be drawn toward you. Singing or playing loudly may put stress on your voice and instrument, so take frequent breaks and stay hydrated. If you know a lot of popular songs, interact with your crowd to see what they want to hear next. Listen to their suggestions and songs that you're able to play and haven't done recently in your set. Be enthusiastic about the song while you're playing it and involve the crowd while you sing to get them excited and more likely to leave a tip. Don't ask for suggestions from the audience if you do not know a lot of songs. Once you finish a song, thank the crowd for listening to your music and let you know that you appreciate them spending time listening to you. Let the crowd know that you have a container for tips if they enjoyed your performance. Tell them that you're going to be playing for a little longer if they want to stay and listen. Always say thank you when a person gives you a tip to show that you're grateful.

summary: Place a large tray or bucket in front of you for tips. Play your music loudly so people are drawn to your performance. Take popular song requests if you know a lot of songs. Thank your audience no matter how the performance went.


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When you read the passage, note the author’s main point and try to understand how they make their argument. Look for persuasive elements, such as references to scientific studies or appeals to readers’ emotions. Read the passage once straight through, then underline and take notes on persuasive elements when you read it a second time.  In order to get a good score, you’ll need to demonstrate your understanding of the text’s main point and the rhetorical devices the author uses to make their case. Read the passage twice so you thoroughly comprehend it. It’s wise to bring a watch to keep track of time. Just be sure it doesn’t have an alarm or make any other sounds. Mark up the passage so you’ll be able to quickly find the examples you’ll need to cite in your essay. Underline the author’s thesis, or central claim, and the key rhetorical devices they use to persuade their audience. In the margins, label why you’ve underlined a word or sentence for quick reference.  For example, underline a reference to a study by a reputable agency (which would be considered ethos). In the margins, write, “factual evidence,” or “appeal to authority.” The way the author appeals to emotion (known as pathos), can be identified through asterisks, exclamation points, or other symbols that call your attention to key examples. You won't have extra scrap paper, but you can take notes and outline your essay on the page in the answer booklet labeled "For Planning Only." Your task is to explain and evaluate how the author builds their argument using persuasive rhetorical elements. Put yourself in the author’s shoes, identify their central claim, and figure out what’s needed to make that claim convincing. In your essay, you’ll need to cite specific examples from the passage, such as evidence, reasoning, and stylistic elements.  An author might establish their authority (ethos) by citing factual evidence, such as scientific studies or expert quotes. Keep in mind the passage might lack strong evidence, and your essay could explain how data or statistics would have strengthened the author’s claim. Logical reasoning (logos) is the thread that ties the author’s argument together. You might explain how the author cites a fact, then draws a conclusion, such as, “This study shows ocean temperatures are rising. If ocean temperatures get warmer, then more strong hurricanes will form.” An author might appeal to readers’ fears or beliefs, or use vivid, passionate language to add force to their claim (pathos). Analyze the stylistic elements of the text as well, such as the tone, figurative language (alliteration, metaphors, irony, etc.), imagery, parallel structure, and so on. Your essay shouldn’t merely list every example of persuasive language that you can find. Ask yourself which techniques are essential aspects of the author’s argument. In your essay, explain and evaluate how 2-3 essential techniques function. For example, the passage might argue that a decline in literacy has harmful effects on society. The key persuasive devices in this case would be factual evidence of a decline in literacy and specific examples of its harmful effects.
summary: Spend about 5 to 10 minutes reading the sample passage. Underline examples and write notes in the margins. Identify how the author supports their argument. Focus on the most relevant persuasive elements.