Question

which passage provides more effective evidence, and why?
o the first passage provides more effective evidence because the language it uses is more evocative and interesting than the language in the second passage.
o the second passage provides more effective evidence because it describes uprisings in many countries rather than focusing solely on one country, as the first passage does.
o the first passage provides more effective evidence because it has data and statistics from research reports, while the second passage uses titles of articles and authors names as evidence.
o the second passage provides more effective evidence because it includes four sources, while the first passage provides only two.

Explanation:

When evaluating evidence, data and statistics from research reports are generally more persuasive than just listing article titles and author names. The first passage's use of research - based data gives it an edge in providing effective evidence.

Answer:

The first passage provides more effective evidence because it has data and statistics from research reports, while the second passage uses titles of articles and authors' names as evidence.