DISCUSSION: Passage A’s first two paragraphs outlines its views on using lies in writing. In paragraph three, they reference Shakespeare as a celebrated writer who uses lies in writing. This is called appeal to authority. Passage B doesn’t namedrop any authority figures.
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- It doesn’t examine a single example.
- It doesn’t criticize opposing views.
- It doesn’t talk about the author’s own experiences.
- CORRECT. Passage A appeals to Shakespeare to support its claims.
- Ethics aren’t discussed in Passage A.
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