Read the scenario about a formal discussion. When he presents his point of view in a group discussion, Will is knowledgeable, acknowledges other viewpoints, and answers questions fully. However, he uses many slang terms and idioms when he speaks. Which skill should Will improve to become more effective at participating in a formal discussion? being prepared to speak on the topic supporting a point of view with facts using language appropriate for the topic explaining his point of view to others

The red badge of courage documents henry's growth and maturity as a soldier through the changes in his personality and behavior. during this transition, henry's emotions run the gamut from glory to fear to depression to anger to exhilaration to courage to honor. his personality and behavior move from innocence to experience, in essence from doubt to duty. henry's maturing process occurs very quickly. in the span of just a few days, henry experiences a lifetime's worth of growth — from his enlisting for self-centered reasons of glory, to the exhilaration of his first battle, to his running from his second battle for fear of being killed, and, ultimately, to his facing the enemy and leading a charge as he becomes one of the bravest soldiers in his regiment. several examples from the novel illuminate the changes which take place in henry's character and in their relationship to the themes of doubt and duty.