Based on the excerpt from “Me Talk Pretty One Day” by David Sedaris, write a thematic statement and write one rhetorical strategy that creates pathos. Explain why it is effective for the author's argument.

Spray-applied coatings must be applied according to transfer efficiency standards using what technologies? a) high volume, low pressure (hvlp) guns b) electrostatic guns c) airless guns d) all of the above

Rewrite the following sentences in active voice. caution: one sentence (only one) is written in active voice. do not rewrite it just label it as being active. 1). the use of copernicus's theory was forbidden by religious leaders until 1757. 2). i am puzzled by your question. 3). the girl is frightened by horror movies; she only watches chick-flicks. 4). radium and polonium were discovered by marie curie. 5. most of the town was destroyed by a tornado. 6). these flowers were planted by the 4-h club. 7). the little boy showed his mother the bruises, cuts. and bumps on his shin. 8). pluto was discovered by clyde william tombaugh in 1930 in flagstaff, arizona. 9). the painting was purchased by mr. jones. 10). the song was performed many times by kate smith. 11). england was ruled by a woman nicknamed "bloody mary" from 1553-1558. 12). the law of universal gravitation was discovered by sir isaac newton.

Individuals accused of a crime may use one of several common defenses during trial name one of the commonly used defenses