D. he didn't like the medium as no other comments could have stopped him.
The correct meaning of ir- prefix is that it means not responsible.
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The appropriate statements to be inserted in the blank spaces are as follows:
The excerpt is a description from a Victorian novel. The author engages in <u>Social Criticism</u> in a <u>critical tone</u>. The excerpt suggests that the novel is written in a <u>Realist</u> style.
<h3>What is Social Criticism?</h3>
Social Criticism is the act of evaluating the standards approved by society. The aim is to identify faults that should be corrected. In the excerpt above, the author criticized the burglaries that were happening in England.
His tone was critical because he did not mince words in pointing out the obvious faults.
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<span>A.She knew now what meant the duties of the household, the heavy work of the kitchen.</span>
The correct answer is number 4 "<em>it is ineffective because it does not point out a flaw in the counterclaim"</em>. The writer appeals to a negative opinion from a third party (US supreme court) to go against a factual argument. Strength and coordination are skills common to sports which could then define golf as one.
A better option for a counterclaim would address strength and coordination as non-essential for an activity to be considered a sport as is the case for the high striker game and chess, respectively.
