Human Execution: No Such Thing Read Theory Answers

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In paragraph 1, the author writes, "Although some argue that execution methods have become more humane over time, there is ample evidence to suggest that there is no such thing as a humane execution." If this is indeed the case, the phrase "humane execution" would be an example of which of the following literary devices?

C) Oxymoron, characterized by the use of contradictory, contrasting concepts placed together in a way that actually ends up making sense.

In the final paragraph, the author likely describes the 7-2 Supreme Court decision in Baze v. Rees as "an apparent setback" in order to

B) II only

Which of the following best describes the organization of the passage?

A) The passage follows chronological order.

As used in paragraph 3, which is the best synonym for tranquil?

A) peaceful

The author likely includes a historical overview of executions in the United States so that the reader will be able to

E) recognize that the United States has continually attempted but failed to find a humane method of execution


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