Which of these is the best thesis for a student's reflective essay? a. this essay will share my experience of what it's like to have a brother with autism. b. rates of autism have been on the rise in recent decades; although many theories on its causes exist, the jury is still out. c. autism is a mysterious neurological disorder affecting people to different degrees along a spectrum ranging from severe to mild. d. having a brother with autism is a mixed blessing; even though i'm sometimes resentful, i've learned a lot about love, patience, and myself.

Read the excerpt from the common sense of bicycling: bicycling for ladies. the bicycle is capable of such high speed that there is a strong temptation to ride so fast as to cause over exertion or excessive perspiration. on the other hand some people ride too slow, causing a zigzag and uncertain movement. while exercising reasonable caution, be a fearless rider. when you come to a steep hill, if the road is clear, let it go as fast as it will. if you rid yourself of that ghost of fear, coasting is one of the greatest delights of cycling. which is the best paraphrase of the text?