23. Which of the following best describes Twain's diction in the passage?
a technical and specific
b. formal and sophisticated
C. precise and vivid
d. simple and direct

D.

Explanation:

Let’s work backward on this one. Twain “never” wrote in technical, formal, or precise language. It was always in personable, conversational, everyday tone and vocabulary. So, that makes A, B, and C wrong! His language was often “vivid”, but NOT precise. The only choice left is D!! Plus, that is the way he wrote...simple and straightforward.

it is about the use of non animal tested cosmetics.

jefferson introduced the idea that one does not change a government for "light" causes because he wanted to emphasize the seriousness of colonists' reasons for declaring independence.