Astrology is having a resurgence not only because of mystical trends that ebb and flow over the years, but also because of the superabundance of astrological material easily accessible everywhere. (J.V. Stewart, Astrology: What's Really in the Stars?)This statement is made up of a(n) ________ and a(n) ________.

A. nonargument; explanation
B. argument; conclusion: Astrology is having a resurgence
C. argument; conclusion: There is a superabundance of astrological material everywhere
D. nonargument; report


Answer: A

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