While in high school, i went out for the football team. i had never played football before—it was a tremendous physical and mental challenge for me. it took a lot of hard work and discipline, but eventually i became one of the star players on the team. the coach never let me do less than my best. it was great training for any kind of life challenge that i might face in the future. i think everyone should play a sport in high school. the bold text is an example of what type of persuasion?

bandwagon appeal

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testimonial

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Nikolai gogol, "the nose" what can you infer about ivan jakovlevitch from his reaction in this passage from "the nose"? o a. that he was angry at kovaloff and cut off his nose o b. that he loves his wife and wants her to think kindly of him o c. that he often finds body parts in the food at his house o d. that he is often blamed for things that are not his fault

Which passage from the story best shows the author's use of surprise to advance the story? a. i'd have gone up to the boss and told him just what i think, tell him everything i would, let him know just what i feel b. "oh, god", he thought, "what a strenuous career it is that i've chosen! travelling day in and day out." c. and he looked over at the alarm clock, ticking on the chest of drawers. "god in heaven! " he thought. it was half past six and the hands were quietly moving forwards, it was even later than half past, more like quarter to seven. d. one morning, when gregor samsa woke from troubled dreams, he found himself transformed in his bed into a horrible vermin. submit

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