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Which piece of evidence best develops the reason in this body paragraph?

A
“We typically rely on those closest to us to help us through difficult times,” says Dr. Jones.
B
After I spend time laughing with my close friends, I feel better about my participation in school and even in sports.
C
Brain scans showed a decrease in brain activity after one group of participants interacted with friends.
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Which statement effectively rebuts the counterclaim?

A
However, people can achieve feelings of belonging only from very large circles of friends.
B
However, this is flawed reasoning because there is a limit to how many meaningful relationships a person can actually have.
C
However, as the president of High Tech Motors says, “If I had listened to the people around me, I never would have succeeded.”
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Read the introduction for an argumentative essay about the definition of success. What should you expect to find in the conclusion? Check all that apply.

A
a call to action to develop a support system
B
a summary of the main ideas presented in the essay
C
a statistic about friendship and happiness from a body paragraph
D
a restatement of the claim that success means a strong circle of friends and family
E
a hook to engage the reader

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