Answer:
<em>(C) offering a specific example to support a general claim
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Explanation:
If there is only one claim: "Things which today seem unremarkable could have altered the course of history once...."
<em>Even the answer choice's clarification mentions "the claim": </em>
The second paragraph provides detailed details–perhaps even the position nutmeg played in New York history–to support the argument that apparently inconspicuous things can change the course of events.
So, shouldn't alternative "author say" consider instead of "author claims"?!
1. think about if someone said that to you? would you be hurt or okay with it? that's how you see if it's negative or positive.
2. ask people, put pieces together
Weis ist nicht das sweeeeer
In an average essay, you'll see the following:
- Introduction
- Body paragraphs (about 3)
- Conclusion
That means :
1 + 3 + 1 = 5
About 5 paragraphs is the normal essay length.
