Question

which characteristics best identify an article as an editorial? select three options. the article is written to convince others to agree with the author. the article is written to inform, and uses plain, objective language. the author uses emotional language to support a claim. the author includes a persuasive conclusion at the end of the article. the piece does not include any potential bias. a community member writes the article.

Explanation:

• Editorials aim to persuade. So, an article written to convince others (first option) fits.
• Emotional language to support a claim (third option) is common in editorials as they try to sway readers.
• A persuasive conclusion (fourth option) is typical as editorials want to leave a lasting persuasive impression.
• Editorials are not just for informing (second option is wrong). They have bias (fifth option is wrong). And it's not about who writes (a community member - sixth option is wrong, could be from the newspaper's editorial board etc.).

Answer:

The article is written to convince others to agree with the author, The author uses emotional language to support a claim, The author includes a persuasive conclusion at the end of the article.