Which of the following reflects the first step of effective communication? a. Jessica researched the topic that is going to be discussed at today’s group meeting. B. Ken is arguing about the grade he received from his teacher. C. July is giving a lecture about 14th century art. D. Melanie is writing a thesis statement.

Which one is grammatically correct? a. she doesn't do chores. b. she doesn't chores. c. she don't chores. d. she don't do chores. i know the last one sounds like slang, lol

Select the correct text in the passage which three sentences in this excerpt from franklin d. roosevelt's "day of infamy speech make an emotional appeal by suggesting that innocence was betrayed by certain enemies? japan has, therefore, undertaken a surprise offensive extending throughout the pacific area. the facts of yesterday speak for themselves people of the united states have already formed their opinions and well understand the implications to the very life and safety of our nation as commander-in-chief of the army and navy, i have directed that all measures be taken for our defense always will we remember the character of the onslaught against us. no matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated in american people in their righteous might will win through to absolute victory i believe i interpret the will of the congress and of the people when i assert that we will not only defend ourselves to the uttermost but will certain that this form of treachery shall never endanger us again. hostilities exist. there is no blinking at the fact that our people, our territory and our interests are in grave danger. with confidence in our armed forces - with the unbounded determination of our people - we will gain the inevitable triumph - so us gou i ask that the congress declare that since the unprovoked and dastardly attack by japan on sunday, december seventh 1941, a state of existed between the united states and the japanese empire. reset next tum all rights reserved

In a short paragraph of at least two hundred words, compare and contrast how miguel de cervantes’s use of figurative language differs from language use by ha jin. use at least two examples of textual evidence to support your answer.