How does the writer introduce the claim in the introduction? Is College, the Gateway to Dreams, Worth It?
For many years, students have grown up hearing that in order to achieve their dreams and have a successful future, they must attend college. For many families, college is a goal and an indicator of success. However, with the steady rise in tuition costs, that dream is growing out of reach for many students. So, is college worth the investment in time and money? Research shows that despite the risks and the cost, college is an essential investment.

A.
by using an analogy
B.
by providing an anecdote about going to college
C.
by providing context on the topic
D.
by asking a series of rhetorical questions

How are the characters of tablin and keyn revealed in this excerpt from "the guard" by simon dunbar? a. indirectly through dialogue and by thoughts and actions b. directly through a narrative description c. indirectly through dialogue "where's my horse? " keyn asked. tablin looked around the dirt courtyard. he tried to peer through the shadowy arches of the flowing barrel. he even twisted in his saddle to look across the merchant's bazaar, past tents and warehouses filled with goods. "i don't know," he said. "did you leave it in your mouth? it's the only place i can think of that's big enough." keyn laughed; something got stuck in his throat half way, and he coughed for breath. "i can see you're good to go,” tablin observed as keyn struggled to clear his throat. “go get your horse yourself before i take the job and leave you to rot in the flowing barrel."