"Miss Simms Had Been Drenched with Rain, Bombarded with Telephone

question 25

Multiple Choice

"Miss Simms had been drenched with rain, bombarded with telephone calls, and her boss shouted at her." This is an example of ________.

• A) too many nouns
• B) a dangling modifier
• C) lack of parallelism
• D) hedging

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Definitions:

Hypodermis

The innermost and thickest layer of the skin, which consists of fat and connective tissues that house larger blood vessels and nerves, providing insulation and support to the skin.

ABCDE Rule

A guideline used for detecting skin cancer, focusing on Asymmetry, Border irregularity, Color variation, Diameter, and Evolving nature of skin lesions.

Melanoma

A serious form of skin cancer that arises from melanocytes, cells that produce the pigment melanin, which can spread to other parts of the body if not treated early.

Basal Cell Carcinoma

A type of skin cancer that arises from the basal cells, which are small, round cells found in the lower part of the epidermis. It is usually caused by long-term exposure to UV radiation from the sun.