Select the correct answer.
Arnold is writing a persuasive essay arguing that professional athletes are bad role models for children and teens. Which piece of evidence would be best for his essay?
A.
a personal blog that argues that athletes get paid too much money
B.
statistics on the number of professional athletes arrested for crimes last year
C.
a statement by professional basketball player Kobe Bryant about a recent game
D.
the writer’s personal opinion about sports or athletes
E.
a personal anecdote about an athlete the writer looks up to and admires

Tori is writing a literary analysis of the novel little women. read the following claim statement she wrote about the story. in little women, louisa may alcott uses figurative language to readers understand the feelings and experiences of the central characters. which quote from the story can tori use as evidence to support her claim? a. “she knew it very well, for it was that beautiful old story of the best life ever lived, and jo felt that it was a true guidebook for any pilgrim going on a long journey.” b. “‘and so nice of annie moffat not to forget her promise. a whole fortnight of fun will be regularly splendid,’ replied jo, looking like a windmill as she folded skirts with her long arms.” c. “‘rather a pleasant year on the whole! ’ said meg, smiling at the fire, and congratulating herself on having treated mr. brooke with dignity.” d. “‘what are you thinking of, beth? ’ asked jo, when amy had her father and told about her ring.”