Lucia is writing a memo about a complex new software program her company is implementing. One way to ensure her business message is easier to read is to Multiple Choice use short sentences. eliminate action verbs. avoid parallel language. use the passive voice.

Brutus: but as he was ambitious, i slew him. . who is here so base that would be a bondman? if any, speak, for him have i offended. who is here so rude that would not be a roman? if any, speak, for him have i offended. who is here so vile that will not love his country? if any, speak, for him have i offended. i pause for a reply. which rhetorical device does brutus use in this excerpt?

The water eroded the land and a creek was formed. choose the best transitional word or phrase to complete the sentence. a) although b) eventually c) likewise d) similarly

On the occasion corresponding to this four years ago, all thoughts were anxiously directed to an impending civil war. all dreaded it—all sought to avert it. what is the meaning of the word avert as it is used in this context? a) fight b) dislike c) prevent d) talk about