What is the cultural context of a piece of literature?
a. the genre of the text.
b. the author's family background.
c. the family structure that the main characters are a part of.
d. the social background used to understand the text.

Read the passage from an argumentative essay. many endangered species are currently threatened by climate change. there are some laws already in place, but are they effective enough? anyone with a conscience knows that these creatures deserve the chance to survive without outside threats impeding their survival. i suppose this is a tough decision for lawmakers, but i hope they choose wisely. which statement best evaluates the claim in the passage?