Question

In Source 2, the author uses the Surgeon General as a key source in her article. Why might she make this choice?

A.To establish a counterargument

B. Since the Surgeon General is an expert, it gives her article more credibility.

C.If she uses the Surgeon General, she doesn't have to include other sources.

5.The Surgeon General invented social Media

Answer 1

The best answer to why the author might choose to use the Surgeon General as a key source in her article is:

**B. Since the Surgeon General is an expert, it gives her article more credibility.**

Using an authoritative figure, such as the Surgeon General, lends weight to the argument and enhances the overall credibility of the article.