I'd say is a, since the point of a persuasive essay is to give your opinion backed up by research with proof typically, however due to the wording by saying 'references' I don't believe it's b.
Hoped it helped! c:
- Kat
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I would like to read the book and if you haven't, put in sensory language and 5 elements of plot :)
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