Who is The Caregiver in "Bless me, ultima"

Which is the best strategy for responding to counter-arguments in your persuasive research essay? a. avoid addressing opinions that point out flaws in your thesis. b. use language that will appeal to the emotions of your audience. c. respond to reasonable outlooks instead of weak ones. d. ignore any evidence that does not support your own thesis

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According to the study what did john steinbeck do to prepare for his book the grapes of wrath