Read this sentence from paragraph 5. The overall effect is like listening to music underwater.
What does this sentence tell the reader about how the music sounded?
A The music sounded like waves.
B В The music sounded loud and thunderous.
С The music sounded muted and distant.
D The music sounded mysterious.

Which statement best represents a claim? a.people who do not exercise their right to vote are truly wasting a precious democratic privilege. b.the benefits of mandatory voting in the united states far outweigh the potential drawbacks. c.some countries require people who do not vote in certain elections to pay a moderate fine. d. i would never want to live in a country where it was mandatory to vote in political elections.