Question 19 • FL-1001420-AP English Language and Composition Sem 1 - Flex
The writer is considering adding the sentence below immediately after sentence 15 to further develop the argument in the fourth paragraph.In his speech telling people not to follow their passions, Rowe recounts a conversation he once had with his plumber, who explained that he had not grown up with the dream of becoming a plumber but was inherently skilled at fixing appliances and water lines; thus, he had followed employment and job security, and the interest in plumbing had developed later.
Answer
A
Yes, because it outlines the specific steps students should take when deciding on a potential career.
B
Yes, because it proves Rowe’s authority by showing that he has personal experience with the topic.
C
Yes, because it provides a personal example that illustrates Rowe’s claims in the paragraph.
D
No, because it suggests personal bias and detracts from the credibility of the writer’s argument.
Explanation
The sentence gives a specific example of Rowe’s point: his plumber did not begin with a passion for plumbing, but chose work that matched his skills and offered job security, and interest came later. That personal example helps illustrate the paragraph’s argument; it does not outline steps for students or prove Rowe’s authority.
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