Thats a lot of stuff I don't have much time sorry, I know that the action in 18. is Jumped though
Answer:
1) Statistics show that most vaccines are more than 90% effective in preventing diseases.
3) Polio and smallpox are two examples of diseases that have been eliminated through widespread vaccination
Explanation:
Sentence 1 and 3 are the ones stated more objectively and supported with facts.
In sentence 1, author supports the argument by referring to statistics and the effectiveness of vaccines in preventing diseases (90%).
In sentence 3, author supports the argument with facts that polio and smallpox have been eliminated by widespread use of vaccines.
However, sentences 2, 4, and 5 are very subjective and is based on author's opinion.
Answer:
1. Imaginary people, real events - historical fiction
2. Story in which the words and actions of characters are shown on a stage - play
3. Imaginary things treated scientifically - science fiction
4. Imaginary story with animals as main characters - animal stories
5. Short story that teaches a lesson - fable
6. Exaggerated story - tall tale
7. Story of a person's life written by someone else - biography
8. Imaginary bold, difficult undertaking - fiction adventure
9. Secret or series of unusual happenings - mystery
10. Make-believe stories to entertain children - fairy tales
Explanation:
You were given a list of literary terms and their definitions. There are two main tools that can help you solve questions such as this one: a dictionary and a glossary.
A dictionary is an alphabetically arranged listing of words that contains different information about them, such as their definitions, examples, origin, pronunciation, etc.
A glossary is an alphabetically arranged listing of words that contains words from a specific field with their definitions. For terms such as these, it would be best to use a glossary of literary terms.
Question:
What does the word soliciting mean?
Explanation:
The action or fact of accosting someone and offering one's or someone else's services as a prostitute.
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I would say understatement, i guess it could be sarcastic, but I've never learned sarcasm as figuritive language, if it was my question I would say understatement.
