Read this excerpt from an argumentative essay. One explanation for why the national parks are so
important is that they provide many Americans with the
opportunity to experience wildlife in its natural habitat.
Every major city in the United States has a zoo, which
is great, but how much more significant is the sight of
a brown bear in its natural setting rather than in a
cage? A trip to a park like Yellowstone National Park
may be the only chance a youngster from a place like
New York City or Chicago will have to behold such a
sight. If we, the American people, were to lose places
like Yellowstone, it would be a travesty.

Where in an argumentative essay does this excerpt
belong?

A. in the opening
B. in the body, as a reason
C. in the body, addressing a counterclaim
D. in the closing

Tori is writing a literary analysis of the novel little women. read the following claim statement she wrote about the story. in little women, louisa may alcott uses figurative language to readers understand the feelings and experiences of the central characters. which quote from the story can tori use as evidence to support her claim? a. “she knew it very well, for it was that beautiful old story of the best life ever lived, and jo felt that it was a true guidebook for any pilgrim going on a long journey.” b. “‘and so nice of annie moffat not to forget her promise. a whole fortnight of fun will be regularly splendid,’ replied jo, looking like a windmill as she folded skirts with her long arms.” c. “‘rather a pleasant year on the whole! ’ said meg, smiling at the fire, and congratulating herself on having treated mr. brooke with dignity.” d. “‘what are you thinking of, beth? ’ asked jo, when amy had her father and told about her ring.”