A newspaper article says 'Over 80% of residents want the park to stay open.' Why does the writer include this?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. To give evidence that makes the argument more convincing
- Step 1: The sentence uses a statistic.
- Step 2: Statistics add apparent evidence and make the argument more convincing.
Answer
To give evidence that makes the argument more convincing.
Why not the others: To show the writer's emotions: A number gives evidence rather than showing emotion. To create a rhyme: The sentence has no rhyme. To describe the park: No description of the park is given.
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