Question

the idea of electronic books, or e - books, has an indisputable allure. in reality, however, e - book technology is still too immature to be practical for most people. with only a few thousand titles available as of 2001, those who want to read electronically have very little to choose from. according to pc magazine, “the likelihood of people reading novels or even magazines digitally in the future is low.” what undermines the credibility of this argument? 1 the author supports the argument with a figure that is outdated. 2 the author demonstrates a clear bias against electronic books. 3 the author cites a magazine that does not appear to be credible.

Explanation:

The argument relies on a 2001 claim about e-book immaturity and limited titles. Using an outdated 2001 figure weakens credibility, as e-book technology and available titles have drastically expanded since then. The other options are incorrect: there is no clear bias shown, and the cited PC Magazine is presented as a source, not an uncredible one.

Answer:

1. The author supports the argument with a figure that is outdated.