How would you categorize the following claim in an essay with the following thesis? thesis: due to the excessive number of missed school days due to weather issues, some new england communities are considering a policy to decrease summer vacations by two weeks to gain more time in the classroom. claim: “after the long new england winter, students' minds begin to wander to the beach, and they lose focus on academics the minute they see the first signs of summer.” a. counter claim b. supported claim c. textual evidence d. thesis statement

for this, you need to remember something significant in your own life, for example, if you were bullied when you were younger, you can mention your memories on this and touch on how such treatment can harm other kids your age either physically or mentally. (racism, car crashes, a parent in the hospital are all very good subjects, think hard on it! )

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answer: metaphor: because there is a comparison between the treasures spread on the ground and the evil seed of adam drifting from the shoreline  

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i believe the answer is d