Question

The writer is considering adding the following sentence after sentence 19.

The children’s response made it difficult to determine who the real robots were.

Should the writer add this sentence?

A. Yes, because the writer’s identification of a similarity between the children and the robots in the study reinforces the passage’s argument that humans tend to form emotional bonds with robots.

B. Yes, because the sentence gives an account of the writer’s feelings about the children that provides commentary on the study and makes the writer more relatable to the audience.

C. Yes, because the sentence adds complexity to the writer’s argument by suggesting that humans not only can form emotional relationships with robots but also can act like robots themselves.

D. No, because the comparison between the children and the robots fails to advance the writer’s argument and may be perceived by the audience as mocking the children.

E. No, because the sentence’s implication that conforming to peer pressure is similar to being a robot may be offensive to suggestible members of the audience.

Answer 1

D) No, because the comparison between the children and the robots fails to advance the writer’s argument and may be perceived by the audience as mocking the children.

Answer 2

D. No, because the comparison between the children and the robots fails to advance the writer’s argument and may be perceived by the audience as mocking the children.

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer D

Correct. The comparison between the robots and the children fails to advance the writer’s argument that people can be influenced by robots. Additionally, the comparison, with its implicit sarcastic tone, could be perceived by the audience as mocking the children, which is certain to damage the writer’s credibility.