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 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.

Explanation:

An anecdote is a short story or account. In this case, the description of a teen fast - food worker is an anecdote. The key is to analyze how this anecdote supports the claim. Option C is correct because if the example is about a teen fast - food worker (a small number of workers, in this case, one) and the context is fast - food (which is known for quick service), it can imply that a small number of workers can quickly serve customers. Option A just states a fact about teens in the fast - food workforce but doesn't show how the anecdote (a single teen) supports the claim. Option B is about working hours which is not indicated by the given anecdote. Option D compares with other industries which is not relevant to the simple anecdote of a teen worker.

Answer:

C. a small number of workers can quickly serve customers.