Let us, each of us, now embrace with solemn duty and awesome joy
what is our lasting birthright. With common effort and common
purpose, with passion and dedication, let us answer the call of history
and carry into an uncertain future that precious light of freedom.
What is the denotative meaning of the word precious as it is used in
this excerpt?
Select one:
A)expensive
B)rare
C)sophisticated
D)cherished

One way to show a character is a) to use dialogue b) use dynamic sentences c) interview friends d) share details

In the real world, feldman learned to settle for less than 95 percent. he came to consider a company “honest” if its payment rate was above 90 percent. he considered a rate between 80 and 90 percent “annoying but tolerable.” if a company habitually paid below 80 percent, feldman might post a hectoring note, like this one: the cost of bagels has gone up dramatically since the beginning of the year. unfortunately, the number of bagels that disappear without being paid for has also gone up. don’t let that continue. i don’t imagine that you would teach your children to cheat, so why do it yourselves? the excerpt serves as which type of support for the authors’ argument? a claim an example a conclusion a counterclaim

Which best explains the role that the theme of freedom plays in this excerpt