Which would be most effective if the author wants to entertain the reader?

a: the trip to mars is projected by nasa to take about 11 months.

b: of course, the real drawback to traveling to mars is the lack of cell phone reception!

c: everyone knows that there is no water on mars.

d: it’s ridiculous to think about flying to mars.

The brother of a presidential candidate writes an editorial in which he defends this candidate against charges of corruption. in such a circumstance, it is most appropriate for the reader to a) suspect that the candidate may have been framed. b) consider whether the candidate has the best family or not. c) wonder if the writer may be biased, due to his family connection. d) wonder if the writer may be inaccurate, due to wanting to get people to read his column. \

Shape 1 and shape 2 are plotted on a coordinate plane. which statement about the shapes is true? a. shape 1 and shape 2 are not congruent.b. a translation will prove that shape 2 is congruent to shape 1.c. a rotation and a translation will prove that shape 2 is congruent to shape 1.d. a reflection, a rotation, and a translation will prove that shape 2 is congruent to shape 1.

Which two lines in this excerpt from elizabeth bishops the fish suggests that the speaker respects the fish