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Persuasive language is used for many reasons, for example, to help to sell products or services, or to convince people to accept a view or idea. Politicians often use persuasive techniques to get their audience to agree with their views on a particular topic.
The answer is B. Given this.
Signal words (also called transitions) help connect ideas inside the structure of a text. There are many types of signal words, for instance: comparison words, contrast words, emphasis words and so on.
In the excerpt asked about, we have the expression "given this", which connects the idea that is about to be developed with the ideas and arguments that have already been pointed out in the previous paragraphs. This is expression signals a relationship of cause and effect. Given ... circumstances, we have... results.
Octopuses have:
-eight arms
-bulbous heads
-three hearts
-blue blood
-ink defenses
-no bones
The ability to fit into small spaces
-intelligent minds (they have been recorded using tools, etc.)
Not too sure how to specify, but nonetheless those are eight characteristics of an octopus. Hope this helps :)
The answers are C and E. Make sure to read the excerpt thoroughly to get a good understanding.
