Question

a look at the fast - food industry by eric schlosser
assignment
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identify and evaluate evidence
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 schlossers 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.

what is one drawback of using the anecdote as evidence?

• it does not necessarily reflect the experience of other fast - food workers.
• it makes fast - food work sound tedious and boring.
• the teen it describes is not a credible expert.
• it describes work the teen does before the restaurant opens.

Explanation:

The first part asks to identify the type of evidence (anecdotal) based on the description of a teen fast - food worker. The second part evaluates the anecdote. An anecdote is a single personal story. Since it's about one teen, it may not represent all fast - food workers. The other options are incorrect: the anecdote doesn't make the work sound tedious (no such indication), the teen's experience is relevant as a worker (so not about credibility as an expert), and it's about the work before opening which is part of the job (not a drawback).

Answer:

The first blank is filled with "anecdotal". For the multiple - choice question, the answer is "It does not necessarily reflect the experience of other fast - food workers."