Question

consider this claim from an editorial.
candidate wilkins is the best choice for state representative because of her ability to inspire young people to vote.
which examples of evidence would best support this claim? select three options.
□ a live television report from a youth fundraiser for wilkins’s campaign
□ an anecdote from a family member about why wilkins is the best person to vote for
□ an excerpt from a novel about a character named wilkins who fights for democracy
□ a printed transcript of a campaign speech given by wilkins at a local high school
□ a graph showing an increase in social media posts from young people about wilkins during the campaign
□ a story a neighbor overheard about wilkins while commuting to work last week

Explanation:

1. A live television report from a youth fundraiser for Wilkins’s campaign: This shows her engaging with youth, supporting her ability to inspire them to vote.
2. A printed transcript of a campaign speech given by Wilkins at a local high school: A speech at a high school (youth audience) can demonstrate her efforts to inspire young voters.
3. A graph showing an increase in social media posts from young people about Wilkins during the campaign: This quantifies youth interest, indicating her ability to inspire them to engage (and potentially vote).

The other options (anecdote from family, novel excerpt, neighbor's story) are not strong evidence as they are personal, fictional, or second - hand/unverified.

Answer:

• a live television report from a youth fundraiser for Wilkins’s campaign
• a printed transcript of a campaign speech given by Wilkins at a local high school
• a graph showing an increase in social media posts from young people about Wilkins during the campaign