Which of the following is an example of an appeal to reason?

a. "of course it is wrong to let young people miss out on quality education."

b. "to give a proper speech, proper lighting and attire are generally needed."

c. "i have read that one out of every seven adults is unable to read today."

d. "the minds and hearts of our children depend on our loving care to grow."

It is true that prior to 1914 the united states often had been disturbed by events in other continents. we had even engaged in two wars with european nations and in a number of undeclared wars in the west indies, in the mediterranean and in the pacific for the maintenance of american rights and for the principles of peaceful commerce. but in no case had a serious threat been raised against our national safety or our continued independence. what is the theme of this excerpt? a. the responsibility for americans to avoid involvement in war. b. america’s history of international involvement. c. a new kind of threat to american security. d. america’s history as a peaceful nation.

Which of the following is an example of a literary text? a. memoirs c. novels b. plays d. all of the above

Arrange the events below in chronological order. claudius and polonius hide themselves and listen in on hamlet's conversation with ophelia. claudius decides that hamlet's madness is not caused by neglected love and that he is dangerous. rosencrantz and guildenstern tell claudius that they still do not know the cause of hamlet's behavior. polonius suggests that he will hide and listen as the queen talks with hamlet.