AP English Language

Correct answer: A) Introduce a study showing that crime rates have not decreased in places with the death penalty.

Explanation:

Correct option (A): The thesis argues that the death penalty is ineffective as a deterrent to crime, so introducing a study about crime rates not decreasing in places with the death penalty supports this claim.

Incorrect option analysis:

B) Incorrect: While a personal story can be powerful, it doesn’t directly...