Answer:
The excerpt develops the plot about the party to which the family is inserted.
Explanation:
We can see in the excerpt above that the family is part of a social event, such as a party, for example. However, the family is acting in a peculiar way, different from everyone else, which is drawing the guests' attention to them. From this we can see how the excerpt plot intends to develop the events that took place at the party and how this impacted the family.
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Answer:
D. By explaining how uncontrollable circumstances led to the price increase
Explanation:
The author responds to the counterclaim <em>by explaining how uncontrollable circumstances led to the price increase.</em>
This is true because from the excerpt, the author clearly stated that there were severe winter weather which occurred along the East Coast. This severe weather caused the delay they encountered in shipping.
Weather conditions are natural phenomenon which man cannot control. So, since shipping of the toys were delayed due to severe weather, stores did not receive enough toys therefore, the available toys became more valuable and expensive. It's very clear that the prices increased due to the uncontrollable circumstances caused by the weather.
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"Great, the day before I receive my report cards. I feel nervous, anxious, and quite worried. I don't know what my guardians would think, I don't know what I'd do if my grades are good or bad. I just... I just have to get through it and see their thoughts about it. I do wish heavy luck on myself tomorrow, who knows what surprise it'll bring me."
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