Answer:
It makes the speaker sound casual
Explanation:
The use of "cause, a-swimmin, and awesome" by the poet makes her sound casual. A casual text is one that is written in a relaxed tone, and an informal manner. Such a text makes use of everyday language that is easily understood by the reader. As a person reads the poem, "Ode to an Otter", there is a feeling of familiarity and good understanding of what the poet is saying because of her choice of words.
She abbreviated <em>because</em> using <em>'cause' </em>and<em> always swimming</em>, using <em>'a-swimmin'</em>. This removes the formality in the poem and makes it informal or casual.
The correct answer is C. By showing that most students are not tardy because of doctor's appointments.
Explanation
A counterclaim is an argument that contradicts or opponents the main claim of an argument. In this case, the counterclaim is "Some residents believe that this is due to early morning doctor appointments" because these sentences oppose the idea of the author about making schools have starting time every day. Additionally, the author responds to the counterclaim by saying "Only eight percent of those students had medical excuses". So, the correct answer is C. By showing that most students are not tardy because of doctor appointments.
The first alternative is correct (A).
Stretching is a way to stimulate the muscles and ligaments of the human body to improve posture, breathing and pre-disposition of people. Several activities are part of stretching, such as correct breath control, the time each session should last, and the natural discomfort. However, bounceing the body is not part of stretching practices, it is part of some aerobic activities.
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