The Prison Litigation Reform Act of 1996 (PLRA)

question 71

Multiple Choice

The Prison Litigation Reform Act of 1996 (PLRA) :

• A)drastically curtailed the ability of inmates to file lawsuits.
• B)drastically curtailed the ability of correctional facilities to file lawsuits against inmates.
• C)drastically increased inmates' ability to file lawsuits.
• D)drastically increased attorney's fees.

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Rhetorical Devices

Techniques used in communication and writing to persuade or influence an audience effectively.

Amplify Values

Intensifying, enhancing, or highlighting the importance of values within a given context or community.

Loss Language

A communication approach that focuses on the potential losses or negative outcomes of not taking a certain action, often used in marketing and persuasion strategies.

Interpretive Symbolic Perspective

A theoretical approach that views society through the symbols and meanings individuals ascribe to objects, events, and behaviors.