Listening attentively to opposing views can do all of the following except:
a. reinforce your own beliefs.
b. encourage you to use your critical thinking skills.
c. diminish your comprehension of an issue.
d. improve your comprehension of an issue.

1. select a book or movie that has at least one sequel. write a persuasive paragraph discussing which version you believe is better the original book or movie or the sequel. if there is more than one sequel to the original book or movie, select only one of the sequels on which to foous be sure to clearly introduce your argument use at least one ype of thetoric to persuade your reader, incilude specific details from the book or movie and address at least one counterclaim.

The tone of a story is the author's attitude toward the subject. provide two examples that support the conclusion that the tone of this story is ironic.

Which of the plot elements below usually comes first in a story? climax exposition rising action resolution