Question

What is the purpose of evidence in an argument?

A. to identify how the author's reasons relate to the claim
B. to state the writer's main point and what he or she wants to accomplish
C. to support the author's reasons for his or her claim
D. to appeal to the audience's emotions, logic, and ethics

Answer 1

A. to identify how the author's reasons relate to the claim

Step-by-step explanation:

By using strong citations, the claim that the author may be supporting can be backed up. Let's say they are running a campaign against laboratory animal testing, and they have no evidence- people will not be interested in their claim, not will they have anything to back up their point.