Answer:
a) rationalization
Explanation:
Rationalization refers to a process in which controversial behaviors (e.g, a bad behavior) are explained in a justified manner even when that is not the case.
An example of rationalization is a person who openly lashed out to another person and then later on explaining that it was as a result of the bad stress he passed through earlier in the day.
Answer: b. paraphrasing.
Paraphrasing is a device where the same idea is expressed in different words, especially for the purposes of clarification.
In this case, Lance's response is an attempt to repeat the same idea Randy expressed, but in clearer words.
Answer:
D!
Explanation:
It is D because a research plan is used to guide you along; it is not used to state your main claim. In fact, research plans aren't meant to be put directly into essays!
Answer: C. Elia, who is using logic instead of guess work
Explanation: just took the test