Answer:
Persuasive text often includes:
repeated words.
alliterative words.
emotional language.
a strong argument.
rhetorical questions.
colourful and eye-catching fonts / capitalised words.
humour.
Answer: 2) Without the chronometer the world would never have been accurately mapped which would have hindered the development of efficient trade routes.
5) The chronometer is the most historically significant object discussed in McGregor's book because it established the concept of global standard time
D) is definitely an academic skills.
A) - I would say as well, especially academic writing.
About B and C- I would say it depends - reading what? novels? organizing what? your paper? out of the two I would say that C) organizing is the better choice but it is also useful in science.