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Each of the following is a step for beginning a persuasive essay except, being prepared to read essay out loud so, the answer is C.
This is more like the compass for finding your way out of a geometry book. A mathematical compass (like this one) is used to draw perfect circles. For Donne, it was the perfect metaphor for the long-distance relationship he imagined with his wife. Line 26: The compass is introduced emphasizing two crucial features.
