Which of the following techniques is an instance of supporting a point with testimony? a Telling an entertaining story about a personal experience b Mentioning a specific instance that is reflective of your larger point c Relating a point to a similar concept likely to be understood by the audience d Referring to a relevant quotation from a highly credible mathematician e Incorporating relevant data, either through visual aids or citation

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The brother of a presidential candidate writes an editorial in which he defends this candidate against charges of corruption. in such a circumstance, it is most appropriate for the reader to a) suspect that the candidate may have been framed. b) consider whether the candidate has the best family or not. c) wonder if the writer may be biased, due to his family connection. d) wonder if the writer may be inaccurate, due to wanting to get people to read his column. \

How does the author's purpose affect his or her text structure