You would like to ask your parents for the opportunity to take the driver's test to earn your learner's permit. however, you have heard them speak repeatedly about their fear of you learning to drive. each of the following forms of communication would be as you approach your parents except a. you provide them with information about how you can ensure lower insurance rates once you earn your license. b. you tell them that all of your other friends have already earned their learner's permits and explain that you deserve it as well. c. you give them a written list of ways in which you have proven to be a responsible young person. d. you look them directly in the eyes and speak fluently without arrogance or a pushy attitude.

the correct answer would C. because you want your parents to not only trust you by following their rules, curfew, etc. But to also show that you are responsible enough to take the driver's test to get your permit

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the answer should be:

the intervention of the supernatural gives gilgamesh hope that he will defeat humbaba.