Question

argumentative writing: revising
credibility and the credibility of sources
within a document.

• pathos: appealing to the emotions of

your audience through word choice.

• logos: the use of logic and reasoning

to strengthen your argument.
hook/clincher

• make sure you opened your essay with

a strong hook that interests the reader.

• make sure you closed your essay with a

strong clincher that leaves an impact and
evokes emotion within the reader.

what should a strong clincher accomplish in an
argumentative essay?

distracts the reader from the claim and the three pieces
of evidence

leaves an impact and evokes emotion within the reader

disrupts the flow of essay with harsh transition words
and phrases

Explanation:

From the provided text, under "Hook/Clincher" it says a strong clincher should "leave an impact and evoke emotion within the reader". The other options (distracting from claim/evidence, disrupting flow) go against good essay - writing principles for a clincher.

Answer:

B. leaves an impact and evokes emotion within the reader