Question

read the excerpt.
the parents out there already know what im talking about: the mothers and fathers taking on second jobs, the folks getting bills for their childrens education they cannot pay. and this is an education they thought theyd saved for. i say, enough! a college education should not be a privilege but a right.
the excerpt is best characterized as an
○ opening statement.
○ plan of action.
○ summary.
○ conclusion.

Explanation:

An opening statement introduces an issue and takes a stance. The excerpt describes parents' struggles with education costs and asserts college education should be a right, setting up a topic, so it's an opening statement. A plan of action would outline steps, a summary recaps, and a conclusion wraps up—none fit as well.

Answer:

A. opening statement