Which sentence from the speech BEST conveys Roosevelt's argument about economic regulation?

A. He may by sloth or crime decline to exercise that right; but it may not be denied him.
B. They have undertaken to be, not business men, but princes-princes of property.
C. They must, where necessary, sacrifice this or that private advantage; and in reciprocal self-denial must seek a general advantage.
D. As yet there has been no final failure, because there has been no attempt, and I decline to assume that this nation is unable to meet the situation.

Which is the most effective paraphrase of the passage "six benches were left empty in every ship that evening when we pulled away from death. and this new grief we bore with us to sea: our precious lives we had, but not our friends" - the odyssey

What effect is created by the plaque posted on the gate at the entrance to the family's home in nadine gordimer's "once upon a time"? the words written on the plaque offer readers a foreshadowing of the story's outcome without revealing the actual conclusion, the author's use of flashback allows readers to understand what is at the heart of the issues of encroachment in the suburban neighborhood the repetition of the words written on the plaque presents an oxymoron because readers already sense that the plaque has been ineffective in warding off intruders. the author introduces a paradox in which readers are presented with a warning notice when no actual infraction has taken place.

Constructed response paragraph: after reading “the case for short words,” do you think the author makes a convincing case that short words are effective? explain your answer and support it with evidence from the selection.