“let this pernicious hour stand aye accursed in the calendar! ” what does pernicious mean? a. symbolic b. wicked; harmful c. magical d. powerful; important

Apply the idea of the plain language movement to make the paragraph under “before” in section 1 more user-friendly

Which is the best strategy for responding to counter-arguments in your persuasive research essay? a. avoid addressing opinions that point out flaws in your thesis. b. use language that will appeal to the emotions of your audience. c. respond to reasonable outlooks instead of weak ones. d. ignore any evidence that does not support your own thesis

When is the best time to evaluate options? a. during the first step of decision-making b. as you identify options c. after you've identified many options