Which statement best evaluates an author's use of support?
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a. the author uses information from several credible
sources, but the facts don't fit together and they feel
forced.
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b. the author fails to provide adequate evidence to convince
the audience that his claims are correct.
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c. the author jumps from one topic to the next, taking the
audience on a roller coaster ride of information.
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d. the author uses terminology that may be familiar to
scientists but sounds like nonsense to general audiences.

In act v of a midsummer night's dream, quince presents the prologue for “pyramus and thisbe.” when he finishes, hippolyta comments: indeed he hath played on his prologue like a child on a recorder—a sound, but not in government. which tone does the simile “played on his prologue like a child on a recorder” create? it creates a sad, wistful tone by comparing quince’s performance to a beautiful tune. it creates a surprised tone by comparing quince’s performance to an eloquent speech by a government official. it creates a relaxed tone by comparing quince’s performance to lovely recorder music. it creates a humorous tone by comparing quince’s performance to a child playing an instrument badly.