Which of the following is a pattern of tentative speech, according to Lakoff?
A. hedges
B. interruptions
C. evading
D. passiveness
A. hedges
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In the “second stage of life” a man should get up before dawn, offer the appropriate sacrifices throughout the day, and ____________
a. Busy himself studying the Vedas, Puranas, and Itihasas. b. Retreat to the forest and live on the roots and berries he can gather. c. Wander without a home or possessions. d. Sing praise to Shiva, while being careful not to ignore Vishnu altogether.
Proponents of popular sovereignty believed that __________
A) presidential elections should not be decided by the electoral college B) decisions regarding the admission of new states should be made via popular referendum C) suffrage should be extended to all adult citizens D) residents of a territory should decide whether slavery should be permitted there
In ancient Italy, prosperous landowners second in wealth and status to the senatorial aristocracy were called equites. The Roman emperors allied with this group to
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Like the ancient pharaohs, the Ptolemaic rulers of Egypt
A) built pyramids. B) were able to prevent regional discontent. C) lacked the wealth and glory of past pharaohs. D) worshiped cats. E) intervened in the economy with great success.