What in the plot does the quote, “down – steadily it crept,” mimic?

What is the central idea of paragraph 1 of the story?

3. cite evidence the author cites several statistics in the section "why protest? "what are some of these statistics, and what is their function in the document?

In a debate focused specifically on the topic of whether new laws are needed to prevent distracted driving, the following argument is made. which type of special appeal does it demonstrate? “my opponent is correct—distracted driving is very dangerous. many activities—texting, talking on the phone, looking at maps, eating breakfast—all of these contribute to accidents. yes, we have statistics to support that. however, my opponent is totally ignoring the role that improper and inconsistent maintenance of your vehicle can also have in causing accidents! ” a. false analogy b. red herring c. bandwagon d. fallacy of argument from ignorance