Which lines in this passage are a flashback? helen stood at one end of the room taking in all the activity; rupert and phoebe danced to the loud music that drowned all other voices. food, friends, music—how they brought people together. she thought of her last day in middle school, seven years ago, when sarah had given her an ipod. she had felt ecstatic that day when she realized she would be able to listen to her favorite songs and fend off comments from her cousins about how little she knew about music. she smiled as she drew out the envelope from her clutch. tomorrow at this time she would be performing solo at the royal hall of music; she could almost hear the thunderous applause. the music stopped and phoebe called out her name. helen almost dropped the envelope as she walked up to congratulate phoebe.

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Consider the title and souce of the following articles. which one is most likely to exhibit a bias? (a) how to roast beef," by the food editor of a magazine (b) americans experiencing greater fatigue than previous generations, " by a harvard researcher (c) "americans' worsening eyesight not related to computer screen usage," by the public relations director of a major computer manufacturer (d) "sharing the burden: a history of cooperation," by a college professor

Which line in the passage can be used as textual evidence to support the following claim? many people suffer from depression. depression is a serious mental illness that affects a person physically and mentally. it interferes with a person's ability to function normally and enjoy pleasurable activities. some types of depression include major depressive disorder, seasonal affective disorder, and postpartum depression. many people confuse depression with general sadness, though people are becoming increasingly aware that it is indeed a serious illness. often people suffering from depression think that it is an incurable condition. they don’t seek any treatment because they are afraid of how others will judge them. based on data from the national institute of medical health, depressive disorders are common and affect 9.5 percent of adults in the united states, or about 19 million people every year. more than 80 percent of people with depressive disorders improve when they receive appropriate treatment.