Which excerpt is an example of a shared belief from the declaration of independence?

“[i]t is their duty, to throw off such a government, and to provide new guards for their future security.”

“we hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal . . ”

“the history of the present king of great britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations . . ”
answer is b.

2. which of the following topics would be too broad for a speech lasting 5 to 10 minutes?

The difference between a guess and an inference is a. an inference is not supported by evidence while a guess is. c. a guess and an inference are the same thing. b. a guess is not supported by evidence while an inference is. d. none of the above

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.