Select two ways in which the author appeals to logic to advance her point of view. The author uses comparison and contrast of educational methods to illustrate relative strengths and weaknesses.

The author uses hyperbole to highlight the absurdity of the system that allows no freedom of expression.

The author uses a case in point to illustrate the value of education that allows free reign in personal initiative.

The author uses satire to poke fun at those who enjoy nagging others to perform their duties.

The author uses an extended figure of speech to illustrate how people pride others to work rather than leave them to their own efforts.

Which quotation correctly uses ellipsis to shorten twain’s words?

With the extra income, the bookers moved to a housing project. "loveman's village was brick," wash said, "and it was warm and well lit. there was a bathtub. it had hot and cold running water. there was a gas heater with a thermostat that came on whenever it got cold." how does this excerpt readers make a personal connection to the story?

He said it was because a private detective sees the dark side of human nature. but whatever the reason, gill landers had an innate suspicion of politicians. when senator randy brill walked into his office on that summer day in august, mopping his flushed features with a monogrammed handkerchief, gill could think of no good reason to change his attitude. he'd only met brill once. that had been two years ago at a country club reception for state political notables. since then, he'd learned all he wanted to know about the senator's sinister reputation. gill sat back in his chair, put his feet on his desk, and fought to keep a poker face. but there was no way he could stop the chill that coursed along his spine like a rush of ice water. 29. in this paragraph, the word notables probably signifies that the persons so described a. would like to be politicians. b. are wealthy people. c. have political influence. d. are contributors to charity.