Which answer best reflects the structure of this passage?

avoid disputes as much as possible, in order to appear easy and well bred in conversation. you may assure yourself it requires more wit, as well as more good-humor, to improve rather than contradict the notions of another; but if you are at any time obliged to enter an argument, give your reasons with the utmost candor and modesty, two qualities which will scarcely ever fail to make an impression upon your hearers.

reason, evidence

claim, evidence

evidence, reason, claim

claim, evidence, reason

Read the following excerpt from leslie marmon silko’s story "the man to send rain clouds." the priest stared down at his scuffed brown loafers and the worn hem of his cassock. “for a christian burial it was necessary.” his voice was distant, and leon thought that his blue eyes looked tired. “it's o.k., father, we just want him to have plenty of water.” the priest sank down into the green chair and picked up a glossy missionary magazine. he turned the colored pages full of lepers and pagans without looking at them. “you know i can't do that, leon. there should have been the last rites and a funeral mass at the very least.” leon put on his green cap and pulled the flaps down over his ears. “it's getting late, father. i've got to go.” which of the following statements best describes the thematic significance of this dialogue? this dialogue emphasizes the ongoing personal conflict between leon and father paul. this conversation between leon and father paul makes it clear that they will never come to an agreement. leon’s and father paul’s differing perspectives of the situation reflect their larger cultural conflicts. leon’s hasty exit from father paul’s house reflects his discomfort with the priest and christianity.