Life can throw us some curves at times that are not always easy to handle. We can often feel lost, uncertain and upset. With so much to do and think about, we may become confused; not sure how to feel or what to do with our feelings. A natural reaction to stress, disappointment and losses in our lives is to feel down. But it's important to know that when these feelings are severe or continue for a long time, you may be experiencing depression--a disorder that requires professional help. (First Priority Health Brochure) A) argument; conclusion: Life can throw us some curves at times that are not always easy to handle. B) nonargument; report or unsupported assertion C) argument; conclusion: But it's important to know that when these feelings are severe or continue for a long time, you may be experiencing depression--a disorder that requires professional help. D) nonargument; illustration

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The passage provides information about how people may feel in response to life's challenges and mentions depression without making an argument to support a specific conclusion. It reads more like a report or an assertion meant to inform rather than persuade.

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