English 10, : ) "read this passage : raina sat with her head in her palms, weeping mournfully. as she sobbed, her cell phone beeped. her hand ran into her purse and her heart fluttered. the text message was from connor. she opened up the message and read the few bare words, "i need to get my jacket back from you." raina threw her head back and continued crying. which statement about the passage is an inference? a. connor wants his jacket back b. raina received a text message. c. raina and connor broke up. d. raina has a cell phone.

Healthcare costs are becoming an issue for many americans. in just two years, the average family has seen an increase of 3 percent in insurance costs. the increase rises to 25 percent when you include families who buy insurance on an exchange. at this rate, health care will soon be completely unaffordable for most americans. therefore, lowering the cost of health insurance must be a priority for lawmakers. which statement best explains why the argument is logical? a.)the argument incorporates empirical and anecdotal evidence. b.)the argument includes a strong counterclaim and a fair rebuttal. c.)the argument contains relevant reasons supported with facts and data. d.)the argument includes a personal experience as an emotional appeal.