Question

consider this claim from an editorial.
candidate wilkins is the best choice for state representative because of her ability to inspire young people to vote.
which examples of evidence would best support this claim? select three options.
□ a live television report from a youth fundraiser for wilkins’s campaign
□ an anecdote from a family member about why wilkins is the best person to vote for
□ an excerpt from a novel about a character named wilkins who fights for democracy
□ a printed transcript of a campaign speech given by wilkins at a local high school
□ a graph showing an increase in social media posts from young people about wilkins during the campaign
□ a story a neighbor overheard about wilkins while

Explanation:

1. A live TV report from Wilkins's youth fundraiser directly shows her engaging with young people, relevant to inspiring them to vote.
2. A transcript of her high school campaign speech demonstrates her direct outreach to young voters, supporting the claim of inspiring them.
3. A graph of increased youth social media posts about Wilkins provides measurable evidence of her resonance with young people, linking to her ability to inspire them to engage (including voting).

Other options are either anecdotal (family member, neighbor story) or fictional (novel excerpt) and do not provide strong, relevant support for the specific claim about inspiring young voters.

Answer:

a. a live television report from a youth fundraiser for Wilkins's campaign
d. a printed transcript of a campaign speech given by Wilkins at a local high school
e. a graph showing an increase in social media posts from young people about Wilkins during the campaign