Which slanters does Schroth use in paragraph 3? Do they make his case more or less convincing? Explain. Paragraph 3: "A concussion is a blow to the head that smashes the brain against the skull. Because their brain tissues are less developed, adolescents are most vulnerable. The victim feels “weird,” has splotchy vision, falls to the ground, vomits, goes into a coma, dies. If he survives he suffers depression, he can’t concentrate, drops out, and/or develops symptoms later in life."

Which three of the following choices are advantages of using active voice a) engages readers b) less wordy c) conceals the subject d) less confusing e) object acted on is given importance

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.

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