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senator warren states that 99.6 percent of occupations pay men more than their female counterparts.

is this evidence relevant in support of warren's argument that there is a discriminatory wage gap between men and women?

a. yes, because statistics always support an argument's point.

b. no, because the statistic addresses only men's incomes.

c. yes, because the statistic directly supports warren's argument.

d. no, because the statistic fails to support warren's argument.

Is expression of words or ideas opposed to what is literally meant or expected called.

Read the passage from a raisin in the sun. mama: lord have mercy, baby. you done gone and bought your grandmother a hat? travis (very proud): open it! she does and lifts out an elaborate, but very elaborate, wide gardening hat, and all the adults break up at the sight of it. ruth: travis, honey, what is that? travis (who thinks it is beautiful and appropriate): it's a gardening hat! like the ladies always have on in the magazines when they work in their gardens. beneatha (giggling fiercely): travis—we were trying to make mama mrs. miniver—not scarlett o'hara! mama (indignantly): what's the matter with you all! this here is a beautiful hat! (absurdly.) i always wanted me one just like it! which word or phrase from the text best supports the idea that the adults think the hat is inappropriate? “have mercy” (giggling fiercely) (indignantly) “what’s the matter”

In an essay, a strong argument does not state a clear claim. has little or no logic. uses few or no sources. is supported with sources.