Question

1 which statement best evaluates an authors use of support? a. the author uses information from several credible sources, but the facts dont fit together and they feel forced. b. the author jumps from one topic to the next, taking the audience on a roller coaster ride of information. c. the author uses terminology that may be familiar to scientists but sounds like nonsense to general audiences. d. the author fails to provide adequate evidence to convince the audience that his claims are correct. reset next

Explanation:

• Option A: Evaluates the author's use of support by analyzing the credibility of sources and the coherence of facts.
• Option B: Focuses on the author's organization (jumping topics) rather than support.
• Option C: Addresses the author's language (terminology) not support.
• Option D: Mentions lack of evidence (support) but is more general compared to A which also assesses source credibility and fact - fitting.

Answer:

A. The author uses information from several credible sources, but the facts don't fit together and they feel forced.