Young people are the most important segment of society for politicians to appeal to. That's because young Americans are
trendsetters who buy the hottest products, watch the most popular TV
shows, and set the nation's taste in music.
Which statement best evaluates the use of a claim and reasoning?
A. The passage does not have a strong claim and does not contain
any sound reasoning.
B. The passage does not have a strong claim but does contain sound
reasoning
C. The passage has a strong claim that is not backed up by sound
reasoning
D. The passage has a strong claim backed up by sound reasoning.

To become the mesmerizer’s subject, twain must displace hicks. twain presents himself as very different from hicks. based on this contrast, what does twain seem to value and admire in a person ?

How does the author foreshadow trouble in the prison? support your answer with explicit textual evidence

Jenna stood in front of the closed door. she knew she hadevery right to be here. your exam scores are just as high ascora's, she said to herself. there's no reason you shouldhave been left off the math team while cora was namedcaptain. she had never been one to rock the boat, but shecouldn't just let this lie.she pushed the door open and saw ms. jenson, the mathteam advisor, sitting at her desk. "ms. jenson? can i talk toyou for a minute? " her voice wavered, but she tried to lookconfident."sure," said ms. jenson, "but i hope this isn't about namingcora captain of the math team. i'm afraid my decision isfinal."jenna took a deep breath and prepared to plead her case.which statement best describes the external conflict in this passage?