Answer:
This paragraph lacks variety, because each sentence begins with the subject, Cory.
the answer is c
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Read “Asian Men Can Jump,” by Gish Jen (2012, New York Times)
In 2012, Jeremy Lin led an unexpected winning streak by the New York Knicks, becoming the first Asian-American player to rise to prominence in the National Basketball Association. The writer Gish Jen published the following op-ed reflecting on the significance of Lin’s success.
Read the passage carefully, then complete the following tasks:
Identify a claim made by Jen and explain the reasoning underlying this claim.
List at least two pieces of supporting evidence from the passage and briefly explain how they support the claim you have identified
Answer:
Jen claims that her brother, Bob, could be "the fittest 58-year-old on the planet." Of course, this is not a claim to be taken literally. It means that his health and physical state is incredibly good for his age.
Explanation:
The evidence she provides is that her brother´s doctor has estimated Bob´s biological age at 35. She further supports her claim saying that "he´s still climbing big mountains in the Himalayas," which is a monumental physical effort.
<u>The correct answer is: It demonstrates that Nora is considering leaving her children.</u> Nora reveals to the nurse that she fears that her children will forget her if she leaves definitively. Nora believes that her secret will be revealed and she will be expelled from her home, her family and society. Nora did not have to worry about taking care of the children because she had the help of the nurse and more servants.
