Which statement best describes the meaning of the phrase, “it’s just a scratch”? During a championship baseball game, Daniel was
struck in the face by a line drive. Dizzy and unable to see clearly, he collapsed to the ground. As his coach raced out to check on him, Daniel muttered, “it’s just a scratch,” and begged to stay in the game. A. Daniel’s statement is a bold lie, meant to trick his coach and teammates.
B. This phrase indicates that Daniel is unharmed and can continue to play in the game.
C. Daniel's statement downplays how serious his injury is in the hope that he can stay in the game.
D. This phrase uses sarcasm to emphasize the gravity of the situation.
He first used them on Dudley's birthday when he made the glass disappear then reappear causing Dudley to fall in the snake enclosure and stay trapped inside while the snake escaped.
The King makes an acknowledgement of the distinction between “just and unjust” laws . He insists that everyone has a “legal” and “moral responsibility” to follow just laws, but that one equally “has a moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws”. He cites St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas to justify this latter claim.
This is weak evidence, because he can not use one example an athlete compared to others. Jesse needs to give more examples of other athletes as well, instead of just LeBron James.
