Which of these is an important idea expressed in the excerpt? Question 17 options: A People must start working toward their goals at a young age to achieve their dreams. B Honesty and openness allow deep friendships to develop. C True understanding can take place only through quiet reflection. D Some people influence the lives of others by introducing them to new ideas.

b. legendary founder of thebes

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read the sentence. select the words that best complete the two blanks.

though the road they took was long and they continued to plod

answer: a. listless, and steadily

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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.