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

Answer 1

using facts to support an argument

Chavez cites a specific, authoritative study (the National Academy of Sciences' five-year study) as evidence that pesticides don't increase profits or crop yields.