Read the paragraph.I have been a nurse for twenty years. In that time, I have seen a great number of patients suffer because they did not have health insurance. One of the worst cases was a young mother of two who was diagnosed with early stage skin cancer. Because she could not afford treatment, the cancer spread from her skin to other parts of her body. By the time I saw her for the first time, the cancer had reached her brain, and she could no longer be helped. This sort of thing should not happen to anyone. A strong universal health care system could prevent instances like this from occurring.What makes this appeal from the paragraph convincing? One of the worst cases was a young mother of two who was diagnosed with early stage skin cancer.
Answer
A
It uses a specific example as evidence.
B
It appeals to the reader’s sense of logic.
C
It shows the writer’s credibility.
D
It reveals important statistics.
Explanation
The sentence describes one particular patient: a young mother of two with early-stage skin cancer who could not afford treatment. This personal, specific example supports the writer’s point by showing how lack of insurance can harm someone. It is not a statistic, and the sentence itself does not mainly establish the writer’s credibility or present a logical argument.
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