Why was the average sentence length in the 18th century so much longer than the average sentence today? Select all that apply.
the phrasing used by authors was often passive and less direct
the convention at that time was for authors to use several words to say something that people today say in a few words
the archaic spelling of words used by authors was considerably longer
authors included more clauses and phrases in sentences

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Explanation: authors included more clauses and the phrasing used by authors

(i can't select because there is no options but, i will answer) using evidence effectively. most of the assignments you will do in university will ask you to make an argument, to take a stance, or to prove a hypothesis. the best way to do this is to research the topic, develop a thesis statement, hypothesis, or claim and then use evidence to support this claim.

answer: from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion—that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain, that this nation under god shall have a new birth of freedom, and that government of the people

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