Im sad. Will anyone talk to me?

Based on the quote and using insights from the speech, discuss in at least 200 words what you can do for your country

Read this excerpt from the exposition in "the monkey's paw." father and son were at chess, the former, who possessed ideas about the game involving radical changes, putting his king into such sharp and unnecessary perils that it even provoked comment from the white-haired old lady knitting placidly by the fire. what is one piece of information you can infer about the story from this sentence? a. the father in the story is possessed, so he probably says insane things a lot. b. the woman in the story is knitting, so the characters probably don't have good clothes to wear. c. the father is playing chess with the son, but the son is not old enough to know the rules. d. since the father likes taking risks in a game, he might like taking risks in life as well.

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.