A Good Place for Maggie by Ofelia Dumas Lachtman (excerpt)

The gas station attendant kicked a couple of tires. "Guess it’ll make it," he said. "But last I heard that road was bad. Watch yourself."

The old man’s words stayed with her as she drove up into the mountains. She began to feel shaky. This was the first time she had driven outside of Los Angeles. Still, last night she had poured over maps and written everything down; she knew exactly where she was going. So far, everything had been all right.

What text structure does the author use in the underlined sentence?

A.

flashback

B.

parallel plot

C.

pacing

D.

foreshadowing

Read the passage from an argumentative essay.healthcare costs are becoming an issue for many americans. in just two years, the average family has seen an increase of 3 percent in insurance costs. the increase rises to 25 percent when you include families who buy insurance on an exchange. at this rate, health care will soon be completely unaffordable for most americans. therefore, lowering the cost of health insurance must be a priority for lawmakerswhich statement best explains why the argument is logical? a)the argument incorporates empirical and anecdotal evidence.b)the argument includes a strong counterclaim and a fair rebuttal.c) the argument contains relevant reasons supported with facts and data.d)the argument includes a personal experience as an emotional appeal.