The evidence below is...
Claim
In order to become fully independent thinkers, high school students must be taught how to
watch television with a critical eye.
Evidence
A New York Times article states that, compared to other age groups, Americans "over the
age of 50 watch the most TV."

the correct answer is b. in order to explain a point clearly in an essay, it is always better to include a clear example of your ideas. including an scenario in which a family is affected by consumerism will support your argument as well as supporting details, such as quotations from experts and statistics. option a could be correct, but statistics and quotations are supporting ideas rather than clear explanations. choices c and d are simply inadequate. they do not add information about the effects of consumerism, rather they are strategies for engaging the reader

the answer to "what does the narrator realize by the end of the story" is b.

a) the british government verbally threatens the colonies.

b) the british government has sent navies and armies to the colonies.

c) the british government argues against separation in the house of commons.

d) the british government has sent petitions and letters to all of the colonists.