The author calls his opponents "slobs." how might the use of this word most likely affect readers who already disagree with the author? a. they may consider the author's argument valid. b. they may be confused by the circular reasoning. c. they may be more willing to continue reading. d. they may take the author's argument less seriously.

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5. how might the statement, “the almighty has his own purposes” (line 39) relate to lincoln’s purpose in giving this speech?

How are the two arguments made in the passages different? a. the first passage claims that pets in class will children with health problems; the second passage says pets will make some health problems worse. b. the first passage claims that students’ nervousness will decrease around pets; the second says that students’ nervousness will increase around pets. c. the first passage claims that pets will make the teacher’s work easier by keeping students busy; the second passage says pets will make the teacher’s work harder. d. the first passage claims that pets in school will be good for kids’ mental health; the second passage says pets will be bad for kids’ mental health.