Consider this quote: "in each of these historical instances . . mistrust led to misunderstanding, which led to armed conflict." the ellipsis in this quote is appropriate if

a. the meaning and spirit of the quote is retained.
b. it stands for the omission of only a single word.
c. the omission is longer than 10 words.
d. the omitted words express the bias of the person quoted.

Which pair of words has similar denotation but different connotations?

The man took strong sharp sudden bites, just like the dog. the figurative language in this excerpt serves to a. give the convict animalistic qualities. b. provide a relatable example of how the convict ate. c. set a scary mood. d. use alliteration to catch the reader's attention.

Which is an example of finding common ground when addressing a counter argument? a. products with genetically modified organisms (gmos) in them are frankenfoods that are unnatural, dangerous, and foul tasting. b. it’s really not important that some people feel texting while driving isn’t a big deal; it’s a fact that it’s dangerous and should be illegal. c. while both sides agree that processed foods are more convenient, the damage they do to a person’s health should not be ignored. d. testing on animals has produce several lifesaving vaccines and medicines that have saved countless human lives.