Iwill give you 50 pts
which statement is the best example of a claim?
a.) most importantly, this is your life, not someone else’s, and it’s your responsibility to live it.
b.) a rude remark is like a piece of litter in a national park--the best thing to do is throw it in the garbage where it belongs.
c.) when i was young, it seemed like everyone was always trying to tell me what i couldn’t do
d.) whether or not you ever reach your goal, you’ve stretched your imagination and tested your character.

What is the definition of scathing? a. to assail with abusive language c. to deter by advice or persuasion b. bitterly severe, as a remark d. the west wind; a mild wind

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows. ‘you make me feel uncivilized, daisy,’ i confessed on my second glass of corky but rather impressive claret. ‘can’t you talk about crops or something? ’ i meant nothing in particular by this remark but it was taken up in an unexpected way. ‘civilization’s going to pieces,’ broke out tom violently. ‘i’ve gotten to be a terrible pessimist about things. have you read ‘the rise of the coloured empires’ by this man goddard? ’ ‘why, no,’ i answered, rather surprised by his tone. ‘well, it’s a fine book, and everybody ought to read it. the idea is if we don’t look out the white race will be—will be utterly submerged. it’s all scientific stuff; it’s been proved.’ in this passage, tom’s ideas about race relations come off as uncivilized. what literary device is fitzgerald using here?

It is clearly expressed. what does that mean?