The speaker replaces peoples' words because
a) he wants them to use better words.
b)he feels that words are unimportanti
c)he does not believe what people say.
d)he wants to show off his intelligence,

the personification of the word prudence d) it effectively enhances the logos and ethos of the argument.

logos means appeal to the logic or reasoning of the people.

ethos means appeal to the credibility of the argument, that it is worth listening to and acting upon.

c. when the head chef asks the applicants to make any creative dish they like (i did the usatestprep)

i believe it is "“i’ll beat thee, but i would infect my hands.”

explanation:

the symbol of the grandfather's heritage in this excerpt from "the medicine bag,” is the beaded bolo tie.

a bolo tie is a cord fastened around the neck with an ornamental clasp which is worn as a necktie. they have been used by native american tribes such as hopi, navajo, zuni, and puebloans since the mid-20th century.

therefore, the fact that the grandfather is wearing a bolo tie refers to his heritage as native american.