Question

What reason does the author give to convince the reader that their claim is believable?

(1 point)
Responses

The deaths of five local newspaper employees shows that a growing hatred toward the media is dangerous.
The deaths of five local newspaper employees shows that a growing hatred toward the media is dangerous.

It is unclear whether the president’s words inspired the shooter to act on his hatred of the press.
It is unclear whether the president’s words inspired the shooter to act on his hatred of the press.

The author’s former colleague predicted that journalists will be killed because of the president’s words.
The author’s former colleague predicted that journalists will be killed because of the president’s words.

It is clear that more people are becoming emboldened to act on their hatred of the media.

Answer 1

The response that best conveys the author's reasoning to convince the reader that their claim is believable is:

"It is clear that more people are becoming emboldened to act on their hatred of the media."

This statement suggests a broader trend that supports the author's claim, indicating a growing danger linked to hostility towards the media.