Question
Read the excerpt from "Lessons of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr."
The prestigious National Academy of Sciences recently concluded an exhaustive five-year study which determined that pesticides do not improve profits and do not produce more crops.
Which persuasive element does Chavez use in this passage?
using words to connect with the audience
using facts to support an argument
stating a clear purpose or goal
creating a strong introduction
The prestigious National Academy of Sciences recently concluded an exhaustive five-year study which determined that pesticides do not improve profits and do not produce more crops.
Which persuasive element does Chavez use in this passage?
using words to connect with the audience
using facts to support an argument
stating a clear purpose or goal
creating a strong introduction
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using facts to support an argument
Chavez cites a study from the National Academy of Sciences — an authoritative factual source — to back up the claim about pesticides.
Chavez cites a study from the National Academy of Sciences — an authoritative factual source — to back up the claim about pesticides.