WILL MARK BRAINLIEST Select the correct answer.

Read this introduction paragraph of a literary argument.

The Declaration of Independence, written by Thomas Jefferson, was adopted by the Second Continental Congress in 1776. Specifically, the
document explains why the thirteen colonies no longer considered themselves under British rule. William Shakespeare's play Julius Caesar
(1599) is based on true events from Roman history. It portrays the conspiracy to prevent Caesar from becoming dictator, or all-powerful
ruler, of Rome.

What element of a literary argument should be added to the paragraph?

A counterclaim
B. thesis
C. textual evidence
D. commentary

Thesis (c)

Explanation:

There should always be a thesis in the introduction paragraph of an essay. There shouldn't be textual evidence, a counterclaim, or commentary in the introduction of a paragraph because those are  essential when you write the body paragraphs of the essay.

the purpose of the heading in the passage is to identify who is telling the story.

this excerpt is part of the book sugar changed the world (2010) written by marc aronson and marina budhos. as the book has been written by two people, the heading "marc" indicates that this specific excerpt is being narrated by aronson. in the fragment, marc describes his grandfather's story after hearing it from his cousin. however, there are other excerpts where budhos is the one that tells the story of her family.

aronson and budhos, who are husband and wife in real life, decided to write sugar changed the world when they found out how sugar, which had an important role in slavery and economy, changed their ancestors' lives.

the answer is a because the astrophel does more and sidney goes to the astrophel more than stella.