When drafting an introduction, you should do any of the following except which one?
a)offer history
b)cite a provocative statistic
c) share an engaging anecdote
d) announce the essay directly ("this paper will discuss")

What can be inferred about the cyclops in this excerpt from homer’s odyssey?

Thomas paine's common sense convicted colonists to

Which statement best evaluates the author's use of pacing in the passage? a. the author's use of pacing is not effective, because the imagery and figurative language don't adequately describe either the cheetah or the gazelle. b. the author's use of pacing is effective, because the imagery and figurative language speed up the action, making the scene come alive for the reader. c. the author's use of pacing is effective, because the long, complex sentences the reader fully understand the power and beauty of nature. d. the author's use of pacing is not effective, because the long, complex sentences distract from the sense of stress and anxiety the passage should convey.