Sam Adams was known as the “father of press agentry” because he ______.
a. urged the nomination of George Washington
b. supported enactment of the U.S. Constitution
c. published numerous political pamphlets
d. used events to encourage dissent from British rules
d. used events to encourage dissent from British rules
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A. There is no difference. B. The thesis statement is a clear and concise sentence that provides an overview of your entire presentation while a specific purpose statement purpose indicates the direction or focus you will take with your topic. C. The specific purpose statement is a clear and concise sentence that provides an overview of your entire presentation while a thesis statement purpose indicates the direction or focus you will take with your topic. D. The specific purpose provides the overall intent of the message while the thesis statement is a clear and concise sentence that provides an overview of your entire presentation.
To prepare for her speech on the safety of the city's soccer goals, Meg interviewed Ms. Julie Fox, Director of Parks and Recreation
The statement, "According to a city official, the soccer goals are not heavy enough to harm a child if they were to tip over, plus they are well anchored to keep them from tipping," best emphasizes the strength of Ms. Fox's testimony. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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"A feast is a meal that is rich and abundant and includes many guests." This sentence is
A. a contrast. B. a definition. C. an analogy. D. a comparison.