He xylophone, whose name comes from the greek xylon, meaning “wood,” is a percussion instrument consisting of a series of wooden bars that are struck with mallets to produce sounds. which choice shows the best way to simplify the last half of this sentence?

What is a glossary? a statement of the author’s purpose in writing the book, which may include suggestions for using the book a page at the front of a book that lists units and chapters with their page numbers an alphabetical list of the specialized words and terms used in the book and their definitions an alphabetical list of all topics covered in the book and the pages on which they can be found

What is the claim in an argumentative text? the facts and data that support a statement of opinion in the text the statement that takes a position on an issue or controversy the explanation of how the evidence in the text supports a reason the quotations from primary sources that are used to validate a fact

Which is these is not a benefit of parallel structure? a)clarity b)classification c)emphasis d)balance