Read the paragraph. I have been a nurse for twenty years. In that time, I have seen a great number of patients suffer because they did not have health insurance. For example, I once saw a person who broke their hand in an accident. Because they could not afford treatment, they delayed coming to the hospital and developed a serious infection. By the time I saw them for the first time, the infection could be treated but there was a high risk of permanent disability. This sort of thing should not happen to anyone. A strong universal health care system could prevent instances like this from occurring. For example, I once saw a person who broke their hand in an accident. Because they could not afford treatment, they delayed coming to the hospital and developed a serious infection. What makes this appeal from the paragraph convincing?
Answer
A
It appeals to the reader’s sense of logic.
B
It shows the writer’s credibility.
C
It reveals important statistics.
D
It uses a specific example as evidence.
Explanation
The paragraph describes one particular patient who delayed treatment for a broken hand and developed a serious infection. This concrete case supports the writer’s point by showing a real-life consequence of lacking health insurance, so the appeal uses a specific example as evidence. The writer’s experience may also add credibility, but the detail emphasized here is the individual example.
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