3) Which MOST CLOSELY identifies a theme in this passage? A) Regret is destructive and leads to anger and hostility. B We must learn from our mistakes and make amends for all past errors. C(It is better to think about future plans than to focus on past regrets. D)it is better to express emotions privately than to communicate them publicly

The brother of a presidential candidate writes an editorial in which he defends this candidate against charges of corruption. in such a circumstance, it is most appropriate for the reader to a) suspect that the candidate may have been framed. b) consider whether the candidate has the best family or not. c) wonder if the writer may be biased, due to his family connection. d) wonder if the writer may be inaccurate, due to wanting to get people to read his column. \

Which revision of this sentence best uses direct characterization?

Cameron, who has an extreme and unreasonable suspicion of other people and their motives, suffers from paranoia which is a psychological disorder characterized by delusions of persecution or grandeur, was absolutely sure that someone was following him even though he was absolutely alone and hadn't seen a car for miles and miles.