Which sentence best connects the thesis statement to the supporting evidence? Thesis Statement: Alexandrite is the most beautiful gemstone in the world. Supporting Evidence: Consumers typically pay more by weight for Alexandrites than rubies or diamonds. O A. Alexandrites are worth more because they are much more unique compared to other gems. w OB. This demonstrates that Alexandrites are far too overpriced. Oc. Rubies and diamonds cost less because they are more in demand, showing that customers actually prefer the wa OD. Weight is clearly not an appropriate measure of a gemstone's value in today's jewelry market. Reset Next reserved​

Read the following excerpt from "the city without us" by alan weisman: almost every other compound in nature contracts when frozen, but h20 (water) molecules do the opposite, organizing themselves into elegant hexagonal crystals that take up about 9 percent more space than they did when sloshing around in a liquid state. pretty six-sided crystals suggest snowflakes so gossamer it's hard to conceive of them pushing apart slabs of sidewalk. which statement best describes the effect of the metaphor on the excerpt's meaning? o a. it likens h2o molecules to hexagonal crystals, which are actually larger than people imagine. o b. it makes the frozen crystals seem like friends to the city to contrast with what a deceitful foe they are. o c. it compares the sloshing liquid to a river of water able to push apart the sidewalk o d. it compares the frozen crystals to delicately lacy snowflakes having an unexpected strength (apex)