Direct action began with planning, mental preparation, and training. Activists then consider the timing of their protests carefully, placing particular emphasis on holiday shopping and the mayoral election.
Answer:
past
Explanation:
there are key words like was and last, so its past tense
Answer:
understatement : "a little busy"
It's an understatement because this person would be more than a little busy, because of the amount of work.
HYPERBOLE would be considered exaggeration...this can be confusing. :)
My say would be yes. You should always stick up for yourself