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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Evaluating an Editorial

Question 8 • *CR Expository Reading and Writing S1 [E4250OX]

How does the bandwagon appeal affect the editorial?

Answer
A
It improves the editorial by showing that most students agree with Jamie.
B
It improves the editorial by using straightforward facts to support an argument.
C
It weakens the editorial, because bandwagon appeal assumes that something is correct because it is popular.
D
It weakens the editorial, because bandwagon appeal is best used when the claim is straightforward.

Explanation

A bandwagon appeal suggests that a claim is correct or worthwhile because many people agree with it or do it. Popularity alone does not prove that the claim is true, so relying on this appeal weakens the editorial. Choice C states this reasoning.

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