All of the following comments are ironic EXCEPT Group of answer choices

"Apprised, sir, of my daughter's sudden flight by her trusty maid, whose confidence I purchased by means of a small coin" (lines 11-12)

"the number of engagements that go on seems to me considerably above the proper average that statistics have laid down for our guidance" (lines 52-54)

"We live, I regret to say, in an age of surfaces" (lines 86-87)

"There are distinct social possibilities in your profile" (line 97)

"But I do not approve of mercenary marriages" (lines 108-109)

we need the passage first

i’m pretty sure it is the second

answer: it is true that students often work and do household chores, but managing homework in addition to other responsibilities students learn to organize their time efficiently and prioritize their studies.

the first argument attacks those who disagree, asking them to be "realistic" and "accept facts." this is not conducive to healthy debate and disagreement. the second one only takes into account a section of the student population, and ignores the other one. finally, the third option offers only anecdotal evidence. it is only the last option that provides a well-constructed argument in a persuasive way.