The author wants to revise the essay by adding a clarification of the distinction between opinions and insults in sentence 11. The author wants to add a description of the difference using an antithesis. Which of the following uses an antithesis to clarify the difference between opinion and insult?
A Opinions are easy to listen to when we agree with them. We may not notice insults when we agree with them.
B Opinions open up our thinking; insults close it down.
C We are responsible for the effects of the language we use, whether it is in stating opinions or hurling insults.
D A good teacher will be able to have classroom discussions about most topics, but there are some topics that are just not suitable.
The author wants to revise the essay by clarifying the mild example after sentence 24. The author wants to add a description of the mild example using an analogy. Which of the following uses an appropriate analogy to clarify the point the author is making?
A It is difficult to describe something objectionable, without being objectionable.
B Once you have been hurt by such an attack, you will know what I mean.
C After all we should “take the log out of our own eye, so we can see better to take the speck out of our brother’s.”
D It is like trying to describe the horror of a forest fire by talking about a barbeque pit.
The author wants to revise the essay by adding a transitional expression at the beginning of sentence 4. Which of the following would provide an effective transition to the example of a student insulting another student?
A On the other hand, . . .
B Therefore, . . .
C In fact, . . .
D For instance, . . .
The author wants to revise the essay by adding a repetition of key words in sentence 6. Which of the following would be the best use of repetition in this sentence?
A Opinions can be discussed; calling someone names cannot.
B Opinions can be discussed; insults cannot.
C Viewpoints can be discussed; insults cannot.
D Opinions can be discussed; insults cannot be discussed.
All complete. Great job!
