Question

read this excerpt: the purveyors and aficionados of fast food may not have convinced mr. schlosser that it isnt poisonous dreck, but it would have been interesting to hear their best case and the authors rebuttal. as it is, his refusal to allow the other side even a few words in self - defense makes the book seem a bit childish. which criterion is crossen using in this excerpt from a culinary wasteland to evaluate the book fast food nation? a. use of support b. organization c. logic d. clarity of terms

Explanation:

The excerpt focuses on whether the author (Schlosser) of "Fast Food Nation" allows the opposing side (fast - food purveyors and aficionados) to present their arguments (support for their stance) and his rebuttal. Crossen is evaluating the book based on the "Use of support" because the key point is about the lack of giving the other side a chance to provide support for their view and then having a rebuttal. Option B (Organization) is about how the book is structured, which is not the focus here. Option C (Logic) would be about the reasoning within the arguments, but this is about the presence/absence of opposing arguments (support). Option D (Clarity of terms) is about how terms are defined, which is not relevant here.

Answer:

A. Use of support