ACTIVITY 3. An author's use of adjectives and adverbs may signal the use of opinion. Explain what opinion or opinions are being expressed in the paragraph from "View From the Summit" in Activity 2 above. Be sure to use specific examples and explain your conclusions.

Which of the following statements is a claim of definition?

The brother of a presidential candidate writes an editorial in which he defends this candidate against charges of corruption. in such a circumstance, it is most appropriate for the reader to a) suspect that the candidate may have been framed. b) consider whether the candidate has the best family or not. c) wonder if the writer may be biased, due to his family connection. d) wonder if the writer may be inaccurate, due to wanting to get people to read his column. \

The cheerleading squad practiced their routine, they were still not ready to perform for an audience. choose the best transitional word or phrase to complete the sentence. a) however b) besides c) although d) therefore