While Giving Her Speech on Nearsightedness, Meredith Says, "In the Journal

question 28

Multiple Choice

While giving her speech on nearsightedness, Meredith says, "In the Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, neurosurgeon Noel Dan argues that the impressionist artists, Monet, Cezanne, Renoir, and Degas, may have suffered from nearsightedness because, 'They were looking at things slightly blurred and Impressionism does, in a sense, flow on from this.'" Meredith added credibility to her presentation by using a (n) _____ within her speech.

• A) simile
• B) analogy
• C) authoritative opinion
• D) definition

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Definitions:

Chaparrals

A biome characterized by dense, evergreen shrubs and is found in regions with a Mediterranean climate, including parts of California and the Mediterranean basin.

Latitudes

The measurement of distance north or south of the Equator, expressed in degrees, that affects climate, daylight, and biological phenomena.

Grasslands

Ecosystems dominated by grasses and other herbaceous plants, often found in regions with seasonal precipitation patterns.

Temperate Forests

Ecosystems located in temperate zones featuring deciduous and evergreen trees, experiencing seasonal temperature variations.