While researching for your persuasive speech, you find a quotation from an article by a highly respected expert that will nail down one of your main points. But as you read the rest of the article, you realize that the author does not support the policy you are advocating. Do you still include the quotation in your speech? Why or why not?

Which phrase most closely matches the meaning of the word pleasantries in this excerpt from susan glaspell's trifles? county attorney: (as one turning from serious things to little pleasantries) well ladies, have you decided whether she was going to quilt it or knot it? a. tea cakes b. trivial talk c. foolish actions d. childish behavior