Use the paragraph to answer the question. Which sentence would weaken the writer’s argument if they chose to add it? (1 point) Responses Physical books have been around for centuries, and they are not likely to go away soon—but the time may be ripe for the rise of e-books. Physical books have been around for centuries, and they are not likely to go away soon—but the time may be ripe for the rise of e-books. People who make a big fuss about preferring physical books need to get over themselves. People who make a big fuss about preferring physical books need to get over themselves. People who want physical books to be gone entirely are probably going to be disappointed. People who want physical books to be gone entirely are probably going to be disappointed. People who prefer physical books to e-books can keep reading them—but others want and sometimes need more options.

Question

Use the paragraph to answer the question. Which sentence would weaken the writer’s argument if they chose to add it? (1 point) Responses Physical books have been around for centuries, and they are not likely to go away soon—but the time may be ripe for the rise of e-books. Physical books have been around for centuries, and they are not likely to go away soon—but the time may be ripe for the rise of e-books. People who make a big fuss about preferring physical books need to get over themselves. People who make a big fuss about preferring physical books need to get over themselves. People who want physical books to be gone entirely are probably going to be disappointed. People who want physical books to be gone entirely are probably going to be disappointed. People who prefer physical books to e-books can keep reading them—but others want and sometimes need more options.

Answer 1

The sentence that would weaken the writer’s argument if they chose to add it is: "People who make a big fuss about preferring physical books need to get over themselves." This sentence dismisses the preferences of readers who favor physical books and undermines the writer's argument by suggesting that such preferences are trivial, rather than acknowledging the legitimacy of both formats in the reading landscape.