Your question is incomplete because it not does not provide the options to choose from, which are the following:
It misuses a statistic to overstate the amount of crime committed in New York City.
It assumes that because one person commits a crime, others will do so as well.
It uses an incorrect appeal to the New York Police Department as an authority.
It assumes that the police policy was the cause of the drop in crime.
Answer:
It assumes that the police policy was the cause of the drop in crime.
Explanation:
In the passage, the speaker does not mention any other causes which may have lead to the reduction of crime in New York City, such as a rise in employment, education and better quality of life. As a consequence, the speaker takes for granted that the only reason for the decrease of the crime rate is the stop-and-frisk policy, which he or she believes should be continued.
You should try to add adjectives. For example:
1) The hardworking farmer
2) A gorgeous lady
3) The playful puppy
4) A mysterious detective
Just suggestions. :)
Answer: I think that all of these are valid and sufficiently considered offers in my opinion. Nothing out of the sort.
Explanation: Hope this helped! Have a STUPENDOUS day! <3
The correct answer is 2.
<em>"The land of the living was not far removed from the domain of the ancestors. There was coming and going between them, especially at festivals and also when an old man died, because an old man was very close to the ancestors."</em>
<em>Ogbuefi Ezeudu</em> is an ancient and wise man in the Umuofia tribe. Because of his age and experience, he was the keeper of the knowledge and conveys information to the other tribes.
When Ezeudu dies, people announced his death with a special musical instrument. They did so because Ezedu was a respected warrior who has three important titles in the tribe. His funeral was fastuous, with music and guns.
<em>Chinua Achebe</em> is the writer of the novel "Things Fall Apart".
