Question

The Fast Food Nation excerpt begins with a description of a teen fast-food worker. This is an example of
✔ anecdotal
evidence.
The anecdote supports Schlosser’s claim by suggesting that

teens are a mainstay of the fast-food workforce.

teens work long, hard hours in fast food.

a small number of workers can quickly serve customers.

the fast-food industry requires younger workers than other industries do.

Answer 1

teens are a mainstay of the fast-food workforce.

The opening anecdote personalizes and illustrates Schlosser’s point that fast food relies heavily on teenage labor.