In which passage is it clearest that the author is using dictation to achieve some kind of effect? a. the little girl sat in the corner with her blanket, crying. b. the student sat holding his pencil. staring at the test before him. c. the boy walked slowly through the graveyard, scared of every small sound. d. the bride floated down the aisle to her awaiting love.

Which is the best rebuttal to the following counter-argument? playing video games can be beneficial to youth because it enhances their hand and eye coordination, sharpens their reflexes, and keeps them out of trouble if they were playing outdoors. a. playing video games can be harmful because it is often done in isolation, which hinders the development of social skills b. playing video games can be harmful because excessive playing can lead to obsessive dependence, which can be dangerous. c. playing video games can be armful because it deprives kids of healthful exercise they would normally get by playing outdoors. d. playing video games can be harmful because the more attached youth are to the games, the more detached they become from reality.