Question #6428984Single Choice

AP English Language

Question

In an argumentative essay, the writer includes a statistic that states, “According to a 2023 study by the National Institute of Health, 60% of teenagers report a significant increase in mental health concerns after prolonged social media use.” This statistic is most likely used to:

Options

Provide a counterargument to the claim that social media has no negative effects.

Offer an example of the writer's personal experience with social media use.

Develop a point supporting the thesis by presenting factual evidence.

Distract the reader from the writer’s main argument.

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