Brym and Lie Argue That

question 3

Multiple Choice

Brym and Lie argue that:

• A)most people have good strategies for surviving environmental disasters
• B)most people are not prepared to make big sacrifices for remote and abstract goals
• C)many serious environmental disasters may have to occur before most people wake up to the need to act on environmental problems
• D)all of these choices
• E)none of these choices

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Definitions:

Concrete Words

Words that describe specific, tangible objects or phenomena, which can be perceived through the senses.

Abstractions

Concepts or ideas that are generalized and not linked to specific instances, enabling higher-level thinking about complex subjects.

Grand Exaggerations

Statements that dramatically overstate a fact or situation, often used for emphasis or effect.

Effective Paragraph

A well-organized block of text that conveys a coherent idea or argument with clarity, precision, and logical flow.