Answer:Usually convince means "to cause (someone) to believe that something is true." Usually persuade means "to cause (someone) to do something by asking, arguing, or giving reasons." They can be used interchangeably but that is less common.
Explanation:
The whole passage is an example of the authors purpose to persuade, and at least in this case, for a good purpose, which is motivating the reader.
But in the middle of the text, the use of the "evidence" persuasive technique, providing facts of people who overcame challenges, is totally clear.
In the three-way persuasive techniques approach (Ethos, pathos and logos), this historical examples would be evidence of the logos technique (logical knowledge).
I would have to go with ( A) on that one
Good morning Mr. William I wanted to ask you if it is still possible to change an elective class
Answer:
D). Using technical language helps the author stress the complexity of the scientific advances and technological achievements that Edison observed.
Explanation:
Language and diction play a vital role in communicating the intended message effectively to the audience and creating the desired impact.
In the given extract from 'Edison Marvels at the Magic of Electricity', the author employs a technical language to emphasize the intricacy of the scientific developments that Edison discovered. It <u>helps the author to convey the convolutions involved in these developments</u> and also to reflect Edison's intellectual ability to note such technicality. Thus, <u>option D</u> is the correct answer.
