Discuss the author’s use of phrases and clauses. begin by identifying the prepositional phrases and any noun, adjective, and adverbial clauses. how do these phrases and clauses add to or detract from the story begin told ? then write at least one sentence evaluating how well the author has varied the sentence structure in the paragraph and the structure’s impact on the reader. your answer should be at least 100 words. “sixteen

Which line in the passage can be used as textual evidence to support the following claim? many people suffer from depression. depression is a serious mental illness that affects a person physically and mentally. it interferes with a person's ability to function normally and enjoy pleasurable activities. some types of depression include major depressive disorder, seasonal affective disorder, and postpartum depression. many people confuse depression with general sadness, though people are becoming increasingly aware that it is indeed a serious illness. often people suffering from depression think that it is an incurable condition. they don’t seek any treatment because they are afraid of how others will judge them. based on data from the national institute of medical health, depressive disorders are common and affect 9.5 percent of adults in the united states, or about 19 million people every year. more than 80 percent of people with depressive disorders improve when they receive appropriate treatment.