Which statement would best serve as a claim for an argument? a.) though studying a foreign language requires maturity, many middle schoolers are ready for the challenge and the enrichment. b.) many middle schools offer foreign language instruction, and students can learn to speak french or spanish. c.) middle school students are too immature to add foreign language instruction to their course schedules. d.) studying french culture allows students to appreciate the art of renoir, the fashions of paris, and the language of romance.

Read the excerpt from infinite jest 'my application's not bought," i am telling them, calling into the darkness of the red cave that opens out before closed eyes. 'tam not just a boy who plays tennis. i have an intricate history. experiences and feelings. i'm complex. "read,' i say. 'i study and read. i bet i've read everything you've read. don't think i haven't. i consume libraries. i wear out spines and rom-drives. i do things like get in a taxi and say, "the library, and step on it." my instincts concerning syntax and mechanics are better than your own, i can tell, with due respect. the theme suggested by the excerpt is about a. being understood b. the value of education c. wisdom versus foolishness d. learning responsibility