Question

19 multiple choice 1 point
annotations or footnotes are sometimes added to a nonfiction text to provide sources or evidence of information.
how would adding annotations or footnotes impact the overall effectiveness of the passage?
they would make the passage more effective because the author could include new information in the annotations.
they would make the passage more persuasive because they would provide proof of the author’s argument.
they would make the passage less persuasive because introducing too many examples could weaken the overall argument.
they would make the passage less effective because footnotes would make it more confusing to read.

Explanation:

Annotations/footnotes in nonfiction provide sources/evidence. Let's analyze each option:

• First option: Annotations are for sources/evidence, not new info, so incorrect.
• Second option: Providing proof (sources/evidence) supports the argument, making it more persuasive. This matches the purpose of annotations/footnotes.
• Third option: Annotations aren't "too many examples" and don't weaken the argument; they strengthen it, so incorrect.
• Fourth option: Footnotes, when used properly, don't make the text confusing; they clarify with sources, so incorrect.

Answer:

B. They would make the passage more persuasive because they would provide proof of the author’s argument.