Read the excerpt from Midnight Assassin . At the coroner’s inquest, most of the Hossacks and their neighbors were tight-lipped about their knowledge of the turbulent family history. In 1900, communities largely ignored or tolerated domestic abuse, and no significant public discourse on the issue existed. Which words support the idea that the excerpt is an opinion?

The words “most,” “largely,” and “no significant” show that the writer is making broad judgments rather than reporting only specific, verifiable details. They qualify how many people were tight-lipped and how widely abuse was tolerated, and they assess the amount of public discussion. Therefore, choice D best supports the idea that the excerpt expresses an opinion.

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