3.16 He was at pains to point out that he had not done it deliberately. This sentence means A: he managed to prove it
B: it upset him to show it
C: he did not want to reveal it
D: he tried hard to explain it

Which event is an example of a hortatory, or encouraging, technique? a. a hefty fine issued for driving more than 10 miles per hour over the speed limit b. a government program that provides citizens with new job-training opportunities c. a tax imposed on people who buy motorboats with large, loud engines d. a sign in a restaurant that states “think before you smoke—secondhand smoke kills” e. a tax credit that citizens purchase electric or hybrid vehicles