Read the glossary entry and sentence. reciprocate: to give or take mutually, interchange
The diplomat will reciprocate his counterpart's hospitality by inviting him to a concert.
What does the word reciprocate say about the diplomats' relationship in the sentence above?
They are respectful of each other.
They are wary of each other.
They are attempting to appease each other.
They are competing against each other.

How can a speaker best appeal to an audience? a. by revealing just enough information to make the au us b. by allowing the audience to ask questions about the speech's subject matter c. by adapting the speech to the expectations and knowledge of the audience d. by encouraging listeners who disagree to voice their opinions

Read the following excerpt from life on the mississippi by mark twain. no girl could withstand his charms. he "cut out" every boy in the village. when his boat blew up at last, it diffused a tranquil contentment among us such as we had not known for months. but when he came home the next week, alive, renowned, and appeared in church all battered up and bandaged, a shining hero, stared at and wondered over by everybody, it seemed to us that the partiality of providence for an undeserving reptile had reached a point where it was open to criticism. how does twain's use of understatement serve his purpose? be sure to use specific details from the text to support your answer.

Which of the following sentences most clearly uses topical organization? a. do you have problems with mosquitoes and gnats? fabulous exterminators can ! b. we've gathered at this conference to discuss three things: poverty, war, and disease. c. killer bees have spread up from south america into mexico and the united states. d. first, gather all the painting supplies you need. next, lay them out on a work bench.