Read the following student perspective and then choose your answer. campbell claims that up-to-date information about elected officials and political events was not accessible to the american people before the advent of television. he concludes that the widespread distribution of televisions throughout the nation served to increase interest and awareness in american political life. he fails to consider, however, that just because numerous news outlets are available does not mean that americans are interested or are actually watching. it is more likely that they are tuned into sitcoms, cartoons, and reality shows. which approach is the student taking to the argument essay? (5 points) the student is defending the author's claim. the student is challenging the author's claim. the student is qualifying the author's claim. the student's perspective is unclear.

Select the correct answer. which of these descriptions is the most accurate summary of chapters 5-8 of the death of ivan ilyich? ivan ilyich's pain worsens. a celebrated doctor offers a cure. it works for a short time, but the pain returns. ivan ilyich realizes that he is dyhe is consoled by the thought that he has his family to care for him. ivan ilyich cannot face up to the reality that he is dying. as he obsesses with the thought of dying, his mind swings between hope anddespair. he grows angry and bitter at everyone in his life, except his servant gerasim. when his wife and friends realize that ivan ilyich is dying, they plan several amusements to keep him in good cheer. ivan ilyich is tohear that his daughter is marrying a successful man from an influential family. as death approaches, ivan ilyich thinks about his happy childhood and his successful career. he cannot accept the fact that a good man likehim could be fated to die so young, he is happy to note that his young son will grow up to be a successful man like him.