Question

read this example: the death penalty is three times more expensive than sentencing someone to life in prison. research from the committee to abolish the death penalty suggests that \the expense of putting someone to death is 3x higher than having that person spend his or her life in prison.\ why is this a weak use of a quotation? a. the quote offers an opinion different from the author’s. b. the quote repeats information that has already been stated. c. the quote is too long and has too much information d. the quote does not come from a reputable source.

Explanation:

The author first states the death penalty is three times more costly than life in prison, then uses a quote that conveys the exact same core claim (3x higher cost) without adding new information, context, or supporting details. This repetition makes the quotation weak as it serves no unique purpose.

Answer:

B. The quote repeats information that has already been stated.