Which revision best corrects the errors in the given sentence? the people behind us in line at least a dozen by our count arrived too late to get tickets.
a. the people behind us in line (at least a dozen by our count) arrived too late to get tickets.
b. the people behind us in line (at least a dozen by our count.) arrived too late to get tickets.
c. the people behind us in line at least a dozen (by our count) arrived too late to get tickets.

What language device is used in the highlighted text?

It is true that prior to 1914 the united states often had been disturbed by events in other continents. we had even engaged in two wars with european nations and in a number of undeclared wars in the west indies, in the mediterranean and in the pacific for the maintenance of american rights and for the principles of peaceful commerce. but in no case had a serious threat been raised against our national safety or our continued independence. what is the theme of this excerpt? a. the responsibility for americans to avoid involvement in war.b. america’s history of international involvement.c. a new kind of threat to american security.d. america’s history as a peaceful nation.

When the author quotes the actress sarah brown as saying, i truly believe that this film gives an important message to audiences, the author is using a) repetition. b) a testimonial. c) an ethical appeal. d) the bandwagon method.