Question

the main purpose of identifying supporting evidence is to: a. evaluate the main idea b. challenge the main idea c. introduce new topics d. lengthen the text which of the following is not a typical type of evidence used in informational texts? a. scientific research b. emotional storytelling c. expert opinions d. statistical data

Explanation:

Supporting evidence is used to back - up and evaluate the main idea. In informational texts, scientific research, expert opinions, and statistical data are common types of evidence, while emotional storytelling is less typical as it is more subjective and less factual.

Answer:

1. a. Evaluate the main idea
2. b. Emotional storytelling