Question 8 • Expository Reading and Writing - ELA3013 A
Read the excerpt from "Lessons of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr."The prestigious National Academy of Sciences recently concluded an exhaustive five-year study which determined that pesticides do not improve profits and do not produce more crops.Which persuasive element does Chavez use in this passage?
Answer
A
using words to connect with the audience
B
using facts to support an argument
C
stating a clear purpose or goal
D
creating a strong introduction
Explanation
Chavez cites a five-year study by the National Academy of Sciences and reports its findings about pesticides and crop production. Using research findings as evidence is using facts to support an argument. The passage does not mainly state a goal or create an introduction.
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