Read this sentence from paragraph 5 of “Stars and Stripes Forever.” “He was the prolific composer of 15 operettas, 70 songs, numerous overtures, concert pieces, vocal works, waltzes, books and articles, along with his 136 marches.”

What is the author’s purpose for including this sentence?

A.
The author wants to show that Sousa was a musician his entire life.

B.
The author wants to show that Sousa rarely revised his compositions.

C.
The author wants to show that Sousa worked in many different areas as a musician.

D.
The author wants to show that Sousa broke with traditions among American band leaders.

Which is the best rebuttal to the following counter-argument? playing video games can be beneficial to youth because it enhances their hand and eye coordination, sharpens their reflexes, and keeps them out of trouble if they were playing outdoors. a. playing video games can be harmful because it is often done in isolation, which hinders the development of social skills b. playing video games can be harmful because excessive playing can lead to obsessive dependence, which can be dangerous. c. playing video games can be armful because it deprives kids of healthful exercise they would normally get by playing outdoors. d. playing video games can be harmful because the more attached youth are to the games, the more detached they become from reality.