<span>A. He was a Jewish American writer from New York.</span>
Answer:
(B) The opening question shows the issue to be a choice between common sense and nonsense.
Explanation:
The other options mentioned seem to be evaluating the content of the person’s argument rather than focusing on the argument’s structure. You can see this in (A), where the focus is on the emotional impact of the used words. You can also see it in (C), where the evaluation is instead of the feasibility of the citizen’s argument. It is also apparent in (D), where the evaluation is directed to the ideas proposed inside the argument.
From this breakdown, it is clear that the statement that focuses on the content of the argument is only option (B).
Answer: A. The importance of living life to the fullest
"Exhalation" is a science fiction short story by Ted Chiang, published in 2008. The story tells us about a scientist who is part of a race of air-driven mechanical beings. One day, he realizes that time is going faster than usual, ot rather, that human brains are computing slower. He realizes that after some time, all activity will cease, and they will stop existing. He concludes that life and civilization is a miracle. The story is meant to remind us how miraculous and special human life is.
Pick up trash plant trees and keep the rivers clean
Yes.
it is not possible under current U.S. law to copyright or protect an idea. (You also cannot copyright a title.) So, how much precaution should you take to keep your ideas secret?
Very little. I guarantee that others have similar ideas; you see it happen all the time in the business. Chalk it up to cultural zeitgeist. While I don’t advocate advertising your idea far and yon, or putting flashing lights around it on your blog, the chances that an agent, editor, critique partner, or stranger will:
(a) steal your idea
(b) execute your idea better than you
(c) AND be able to sell it
… are next to zero. It is not worth worrying about. Share your work with trusted advisers, send it to agents/editors for consideration, and talk about aspects of it on your blog. No problem. Unless you are known in the industry for coming up with million-dollar high concepts, it’s not likely you’ll experience idea theft.
Also, I love Jeanne Bowerman‘s take on this fear: Sure, someone can steal your idea, but they can’t possibly execute it or interpret it in the same way you can. No one can be you. That is your best protection of all.
