What three things must a writer use to develop a successful argument?

inductive and deductive reasoning, anecdotal evidence, and persuasive diction

logical reasoning, relevant evidence, and persuasive diction

historical examples, empirical evidence, and diction

anecdotal evidence, empirical evidence, and logical evidence

The correct answer is B. Logical reasoning, relevant evidence, and persuasive diction

Explanation:

An argument is about showing an idea, position or claim is valid and true by providing the necessary support during a text, discussion or speech. For developing an argument successfully the most important aspect is to prove the argument is valid and logical, for doing in case of texts, the writer will need to look for relevant evidence that shows what he claims has been proven by others; about this, in most cases empirical or anecdotal evidence which is based on the author's experience is not recommended; instead the author would need to use external evidence such as statistics or research studies carried out by experts that prove the argument. Additionally, the evidence should be connected to the argument by following logical reasoning which means the evidence and the argument are logically connected and make sense. Finally, the election of words and use of language (diction) should be persuasive which means the way the evidence explains the argument should convince the reader the argument is true. Thus, the three things a writer must use to develop a successful argument are " Logical reasoning, relevant evidence, and persuasive diction".

Answer: (2) Logical reasoning, relevant evidence and persuasive diction.

Explanation: Readers are most likely to dismiss evidence if it is anecdotal, which rules out answers (1) and (4). For a well-backed argument to be compelling, persuasive diction is advisable in combination with logical reasoning and relevant evidence; options (3) and (4) lack an essential element, which is logical reasoning.