Which statement best evaluates an author's use of support? A. The author uses terminology that may be familiar to scientists but sounds like nonsense to general audiences B. The author jumps from one topic to the next, taking the audience on a roller coaster ride of information. C. The author uses information from several credible sources, but the facts don't fit together and they feel forced. D. The author fails to provide adequate evidence to convince the audience that his claims are correct.

The statement that best evaluates an author's use of support is:

D. The author fails to provide adequate evidence to convince the audience that his claims are correct.

Explanation:

When we talk of support in writing, we mean the evidence an author provides concerning his claims. In other words, if an author is arguing in favor or contrary to an opinion, he needs to give readers evidence that supports his arguments, that makes his opinion stronger. He needs to build a foundation upon which he can build his perspective. When an author fails to provide adequate evidence, readers will not be convinced. His affirmations will sound empty, void of content and truth. Having that explanation in mind, we see that letter D is the one that evaluates an author's use of support:

The author fails to provide adequate evidence to convince the audience that his claims are correct.

he does not belive what the men tell him about the jungle

third person

explanation:

note the usage of names and pronouns, "james" & "the old man". this alone can confirm it as third person, as first person uses "i" and the like, while second person uses "you" and the like.

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