Why do some authors use a linear rather than a nonlinear plot structure? A. It has a more detailed setting. B. It allows the author to provide more depth to the plot. C. It is usually clearer for readers to follow. D. It takes less time to write.

i   believe   the   answer   is   d

evertheless he ought to be slow to believe and to act, nor should he himself show fear, but proceed in a temperate manner with prudence and humanity, so that too much confidence may not make him incautious and too much distrust render him intolerable.

explanation:

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define the following word using the meaning of the suffix. use your dictionary if you are uncertain of the definition.

pretentious

suffix is -ous

answer - d. pertaining to pretension

pretentious - "attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed."

pretention - "a claim or the assertion of a claim to something."

pertaining - "be appropriate, related, or applicable."