Question

In an expository essay about renewable energy, the writer includes statistics, expert quotations, and a brief historical background.
What effect does this variety have on the text’s effectiveness?
A.

It distracts from the main idea by including too many sources.
B.

It supports claims with different types of evidence, increasing credibility and reader engagement.
C.

It makes the text too long without adding depth.
D
.

It weakens cohesion because the information types are unrelated.

Answer 1

B. It supports claims with different types of evidence, increasing credibility and reader engagement.