The author states, "i finally heard the voice of merlin to a surprising source: the haunting, mysterious hooting of a great horned owl outside the window of my colorado home." what is the author's implicit message in this statement? the author realized merlin's voice should have the same qualities as the owl's voice. the author thought merlin's voice should seem like it is hooting. the author wished he had thought of merlin's voice sooner. the author knew the owl would bring merlin's voice to life.

In the following conversation, which group discussion technique does emily most clearly show?

Which of the following factors most consistently contributes to the speaker’s believability? a the age and experience of the speaker b the physical environment in which the speech is delivered c the sincerity, knowledge, and trustworthiness of the speaker d the position of the thesis statement in the speech

"the name pelé is nearly always associated with the game of soccer. although pelé stopped playing soccer, he remains a legend. becoming an ambassador for soccer, he worked to promote peace and understanding through sports. pelé was named fifa's "co-player of the century." in all, he scored 1,281 goals in 1,363 games of his career. nearly all soccer players are measured against pelé's legacy." which detail is an effective summary of this text? a. pelé scored over 1,000 goals in more than 1,000 games during his career. b. pelé was the best soccer player to ever live. c. pelé believed sports could promote peace and understanding among people. d. pelé was a legend in soccer for both his playing and his work in the sport after retirement.