When evaluating sources for a compare-and-contrast essay, you can tell if a source’s argument is objective if it

a.)appeals to logic and reason rather than emotion.
b.)appeals to emotion rather than logic and reason.
c.)has appeals to both reason and emotion.
d.)is based mostly on personal experience.

its actually a

i just took the test

a.) Appeals to logic and reason rather than emotion.

Explanation:

Objective arguments pinpoint either facts and therefore, it aims to appeal to the audience through 'logos' i.e. logic. Such arguments or claims propose factual matter that helps to persuade the readers by offering reasonable justification with evidence that substantiates the claim logically. Therefore, it does not much heed to 'emotions' or 'feelings' but instead pays sole emphasis on facts, reason, and logic which stands directly in contrast to subjective arguments that focus mainly on emotions and preferences or opinions. Thus, a source argument would be categorized as objective when it 'appeals to logic and reason rather than emotion'. So, option A is the correct answer.

the king's decision.

this would be in the imperative mood. it is a category of verb forms that are used to express orders,instructions,commands or requests.