What rhetorical appeal is the negative using in the
counterclaim to refute the affirmative claim?
Affirmative claim: Standardized test scores should no
longer be required for college admission because they
are weaker indicators of future success than analyses of
high school performance are.
Negative counterclaim: High school performance is a
good indicator of a student's future success, but it would
be just as reckless to consider only this factor as it would
be to consider only standardized test scores.
What key word from the negative's counterclaim
indicates the rhetorical appeal being used?

The description of the house in this excerpt gives an example of

"where are you taking me? " the car hesitated, or rather gave a faint whirring click, as if information, somewhere, was dropping card by punch- slotted card under electric eyes. "to the psychiatric center for research on regressive tendencies." he got in. the door shut with a soft thud. the police car rolled through the night avenues, flashing its dim lights ahead. which statement best describes the intended aesthetic impact of this excerpt? o a. by showing leonard obeying the police car, the author reinforces the theme of surrendering one s individuality. o b. by relating the way the car responds, the author underscores the theme of the dangers of a mechanized of society o c. by having leonard, a seemingly normal person, taken to a psychiatric center, the author injects irony, leaving the reader surprised o d. by showing leonard communicating with another person, the author satisfies his need for human contact, leaving the reader hopeful

What is the best definition of the underlined word as it is used in the sentence? a statement of wit or amusement an expression of disapproval or condemnation a sentiment of indifference or apathy an exclamation of profound admiration or esteem