Which statement best describes the role this paragraph plays in an argument?
Abc
Read this paragraph from a rhetorical text that claims
that hate speech should be regulated.
In fact, empirical data suggest that frequent verbal
harassment can lead to various negative
consequences. Racist hate speech has been linked to
cigarette smoking, high blood pressure, anxiety,
depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, and
requires complex coping strategies. Exposure to racial
slurs also diminishes academic performance. Women
subjected to sexualized speech may develop a
phenomenon of "self-objectification," which is
associated with eating disorders.
O The author is restating the thesis of the argument.
O The author is highlighting the significance of the
claim.
O The author is acknowledging exceptions to the
argument.
O The author is providing evidence as support for the
claim.

as we know, the english language is spoken all over the world by native and non-native speakers and has become the most certain tool when it comes to communicating. businesses, schools, even romantic relationships depend on it to keep thriving. in addition, it is the language of the internet not only because most of the content available is in english, but also because people prefer to use it when talking to others, since it's the language everyone supposedly learns.

yet, there have been some current claims that chinese will soon take over as the most important language in the world. china's magnitude has never been more evident and doing business with the chinese is a gold mine for any country. we now see language schools offering chinese courses as commonly as english.

however - even though we cannot deny china's importance and the advantage it is when someone takes the time to learn the language their business contact speaks-, people in general seem to be ignoring the aspects that seem to keep english as the chosen one of languages. one of them has been mentioned above: it is the language of the internet. also, chinese people are still learning english, since it opens doors in communicating with practically everyone else, from every single country.

note: if this is not the sort of transition you need, let me know. : d

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