An author uses conflicting evidence in an argument to show emotion. use logical reasoning. emphasize repetition. disprove counterclaims.

Which statement best evaluates the author's use of pacing in the passage? a. the author's use of pacing is not effective, because the imagery and figurative language don't adequately describe either the cheetah or the gazelle. b. the author's use of pacing is effective, because the imagery and figurative language speed up the action, making the scene come alive for the reader. c. the author's use of pacing is effective, because the long, complex sentences the reader fully understand the power and beauty of nature. d. the author's use of pacing is not effective, because the long, complex sentences distract from the sense of stress and anxiety the passage should convey.

Which component of a rhetorical argument is missing from the chart above? a. civics (civos) b. ethics (ethos) c. patriotics (patros) d. histrionics (histros)

During the reading of the story, you may have found passages that were too good to keep to yourself. you wanted to make someone else laugh at them, too. twain's sense of the ridiculous, quick wit, and humorous exaggerations remain popular even today; and he is frequently quoted. copy three sentences or parts of sentences that you found particularly funny and would like to share with someone else.