Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

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.

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.