29) which quotation from this selection contains an example of jargon that a sailor might use? a) "we felt meditative, and fit for nothing but placid staring." b) "marlow sat cross-legged right aft, leaning against the mizzen-mast." c) "a haze rested on the low shores that ran out to sea in vanishing flatness." d) "between us there was, as i have already said somewhere, the bond of the sea."

B

Explanation:

Jargon is the technical words and phrases used particularly by a specific profession or group of people. For example, medical, legal jargon. The quotation “Marlow sat cross-legged right aft, leaning against the mizzen-mast” contains the terminology mizzen-mast, which is a nautical word (related to sailing and ships). Mizzen means the mast aft (pole) of the main mast in a ship.  

the following key ideas correctly express the key sentence.

restate key idea: most people can learn to swim in ten short lessons.

restate key idea: the majority of water-accident victims require mouth-to-mouth breathing.

restate key idea: an empty, tightly closed gallon jug will support a tired swimmer.  

restate key idea: first aid is to prevent accidents as well as assist in rescue.

explanation: the key idea needs to have the same topic as the key sentence (drowning and safety).

first person

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