Question

Arnold is writing a persuasive essay arguing that professional athletes are bad role models for children and teens. Which piece of evidence would be best for his essay?
A.
a personal blog that argues that athletes get paid too much money
B.
statistics on the number of professional athletes arrested for crimes last year
C.
a statement by professional basketball player Kobe Bryant about a recent game
D.
the writer’s personal opinion about sports or athletes
E.
a personal anecdote about an athlete the writer looks up to and admires

Answer 1

B.  

statistics on the number of professional athletes arrested for crimes last year

Answer 2

Answer:

I would say that the piece of evidence that would be best for Arnold's essay is B: statics on the number of professional athletes arrested for crimes last year.

Explanation:

I think that would be the only valid argument that he could use because the statement by a professional basketball player is just one case and wouldn't be enough for making a valid argument. Also, the writer's personal opinion or a personal anecdote is not enough for a valid argument. The first option, the one with the personal blog, is not enough either because earning money for a professional sport player is not a bad thing, it is a real job and sports players have to earn that money. So, the only valid argument would be the second option.