Which of the arguments below is not a reason beatty gives to promote book burning? a) reading causes too much enjoyment, and therefore it is not good for society. b) in order to keep people happy, any book that make anyone unhappy must be burned. c) it is better for people to forget about the catastrophic events of the past, such as war, so they can focus on being happy. d) instead of focusing on knowledge, society is now solely focused on entertainment, and therefore, books are no longer neccessary.

Which line from “a simple way to create suspense” best supports the central idea that writers should not give their readers answers too quickly? a. the reader learns to chase, and the momentum becomes unstoppable. b. so writers are taught to focus on ingredients and their combination. c. we had to invent a solution to the serious problem it posed. d. thus the principle works in a micro sense, as well as in a macro one.

Subject: save the whales! dear professor crest, i know you are really busy and everything, but i was hoping that you could spend more time thinking about how to save the whales. it’s up to us to speak up on their behalf. it’s really wrong that some amusement parks use these poor, defenseless animals for recreational purposes. this must be stopped, and you’re the person to do it! ttyl, jules which revisions would make this e-mail more formal? check all that apply. a. removing the contractions b. removing the exclamation points c. removing the salutation d. removing the slang and casual speech e. removing the information about amusement parks

Based on this work of satire, what is most likely the authors opinion?