Which of the following describes persuasive writing? a piece of writing that uses sources of information that are objective, or free of bias

a speech that attempts to persuade listeners to agree with a certain perspective

a piece of writing that tries to convince readers to accept a particular viewpoint or to take a certain action

use of televised images to persuade viewers to buy certain items

Match the elements of historical analysis to the corresponding information about the gettysburg address.

Which two elements does this excerpt from a christmas carol by charles dickens contain? "a small matter," said the ghost, “to make these silly folks so full of gratitude." "small! " echoed scrooge. the spirit signed to him to listen to the two apprentices, who were pouring out their hearts in praise of fezziwig: and when he had done so, said, "why! is it not? he has spent but a few pounds of your mortal money: three or four perhaps. is that so much that he deserves this praise? " "it isn’t that," said scrooge, heated by the remark, and speaking unconsciously like his former, not his latter, self. "it isn't that, spirit. he has the power to render us happy or unhappy; to make our service light or burdensome; a pleasure or a toil. say that his power lies in words and looks; in things so slight and insignificant that it is impossible to add and count ’em up: what then? the happiness he gives, is quite as great as if it cost a fortune." he felt the spirit's glance, and stopped. "what is the matter? " asked the ghost. "nothing particular," said scrooge. "something, i think? " the ghost insisted. "no," said scrooge, "no. i should like to be able to say a word or two to my clerk just now. that's all."

Emily is reading her friend's story. it uses transition words like and emily can tell that this story's organization is a) sequence of events b) cause and effect c) compare and contrast d) question and answer