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Question 12 • Common Core ELA 11 - ELA3011 IC

When evaluating sources for a compare-and-contrast paragraph, you can tell if a source’s argument is objective if it

Answer
A
appeals to logic and reason rather than emotion.
B
appeals to emotion rather than logic and reason.
C
has appeals to both reason and emotion.
D
is based mostly on personal experience.

Explanation

An objective argument focuses on evidence, facts, and reasoning rather than trying mainly to influence the reader’s feelings. Therefore, the best sign of objectivity is that the source appeals to logic and reason rather than emotion.

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