Read the passage. Sentence 2 develops the claim
O by using evidence and a rhetorical device.
by illustrating the writer's feelings.
O by addressing the counterclaim.
O by giving a viewpoint and an opinion.

Passage:
(1) Universal health care should be adopted by every
country around the world. (2) Over 100 million people
become poor every year because of healthcare bills. (3)
Imagine how it feels to be afraid to go to the doctor for
fear of plunging into debt. (4) That is a really terrible
thing, and governments need to act. (5) The World
Health Organization (WHO) says that universal health
care is achievable, even in poor countries. (6) The WHO
recommends spreading the costs of health care across
the population, so no one is overly burdened. (7) If a
responsible organization like the WHO says it is
possible, then worldwide governments should implement
universal healthcare immediately.

Which words best describes the speakers?

Read this passage: many manufacturers prefer plastic as a material for containers because it can be molded into many shapes. but plastic is not very strong. it must be fused with glass or steel for strength. it is also not very durable. even the strongest plastic can break under enough pressure. the biggest disadvantage to using plastic is that it does not decompose. while plastic can be recycled, doing so is tedious and difficult. while it may be more expensive and difficult to work with, aluminum is a much stronger building material with far greater tensile strength. it conducts electricity because it is metal. best of all, aluminum is very easy to recycle. even if it is thrown away, it decomposes much more quickly than most manufacturing materials. how does the compare-and-contrast organizational pattern of the passage support the author's purpose? a. the passage gradually leads up to the point about decomposition to inform the reader about the importance of recycling plastics. b. the passage lists the advantages and disadvantages of each material to make a case for the use of plastic and not aluminum in containers. c. the passage begins with a description of plastic's problems in order to call attention to the good qualities of aluminum. d. the passage shows the superiority of aluminum in order to make a case for the production of stronger plastics.

Which two sentences in this excerpt from leo tolstoy's the death of ivan ilyich reflect the author's belief that russia's rising middle class was unable to express genuine emotion?