DOCUMENT ANALYSIS ACTIVITY
Analyzing Evidence in an Argument
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In this excerpt from an article on the job service Monster.com, the writer presents an argument about hiring a social-media officer. The questions below ask you to consider the nature of the evidence this writer presents.
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In the first two paragraphs, the writer tells a story. Which kind of evidence is this, and how effective is it?
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In paragraph 3, we learn the occupation of the person on that unpleasant flight. How does this new information add to the effectiveness of the argument?
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Does paragraph 4 present any evidence? If not, what function does it serve?