Answer:
They demonstrate Sinbad's respectability and his generosity toward the porter.
Explanation:
In this passage, Sinbad's respectability and generosity are obvious from the way he is being described by the speaker. He tells us that Sinbad is magnificent, and that his is a noble company. However, the speaker also tells us that Sinbad was generous, as he invited the porter to sit next to him, poured him some wine and asked him his name and occupation. Therefore, these phrases demonstrate Sinbad's respectability and generosity.
- I accidentally cut my finger with the knife when I was cutting tomatoes.
- I asked my neighbor if he could cut the rope for me.
- Placing it in a plate, he cut it up in small pieces .
- He yelled, and I felt the knife cut deeper into his skin.
- I almost cut the entire section of the book.
b because it is the only one that makes sense
Answer:
B. Appeal to intellect or reason.
Explanation:
The passage persuades the readers with its reasonable points that it illustrates through the comparisons and distinction of attitudes towards the video games and the movies. The author substantiates his point through valid illustration and convinces the readers that video games are easy prey for the critiques on the contrary the directors have the liberty to show whatever they feel pleasing in their movies, be it R-rated content or hideous murder scenes. The author appeals logically to the readers and interrogates the reason for being biased towards video games. Thus, he persuades the readers logically or intellectually.
