Which statement is most accurate regarding the speaking-writing connection?
a. to own a word, speak it.
b. the words used by writers are not normally used in speaking.
c. to own a word, write it over and over again.
d. written words seldom reflect the words people use when they speak.

Which questions must be considered when evaluating the effectiveness of an argument? select four options. is there empirical evidence in the argument? is there reliable evidence to support the reasons? are there logical reasons to believe the claim? is the author’s claim clear to the reader? does the author’s diction affect the reader as intended?

In twelve years a slave, solomon northup infers that which of the following characters ends up as a criminal? clemens ray burch john williams robert

Which describes the effect the use of figurative language has on the tone of this excerpt? select all that apply