16. What can you do to make a persuasive essay more persuasive? (Select all 3 correct answers.) Revise your thesis statement, making it easier to recognize.

Provide more evidence in support of your essay's claim.

Add transition words and phrases to make ideas flow smoothly.

Replace rhetorical, highly nuanced words with more neutral words.

How does the author's use of hyperbole to characterize jim smily? a) it characterizes smily as an introverted loner who prefers books to people. b) it characterizes smily as a man who is kind and nurturing toward others who are less fortunate. c) it characterizes smily as a man who is evil and vindictive toward any one who crosses his path. d) it characterizes smily as a man who is a risk-taker who willing bets on anything and with anyone.

Meaning to its abbreviation. 1. contraction gr. 2. obsolete as 3. greek pl. 4. anglo-saxon obs. 5. plural g. 6. german ff. 7. that is pron. 8. colloquialism colloq. 9. following i.e. 10. pronoun contr.

Ispeak without a mouth and hear without ears. i have no body, but i come alive with wind. what am i?