Arnold is writing a persuasive essay arguing that professional athletes are bad role models for children and teens. Which piece of evidence would be best for his essay?

A.

a personal blog that argues that athletes get paid too much money

B.

statistics on the number of professional athletes arrested for crimes last year

C.

a statement by professional basketball player Kobe Bryant about a recent game

D.

the writer's personal opinion about sports or athletes

E.

a personal anecdote about an athlete the writer looks up to and admires

I would say that the piece of evidence that would be best for Arnold's essay is B: statics on the number of professional athletes arrested for crimes last year.

Explanation:

I think that would be the only valid argument that he could use because the statement by a professional basketball player is just one case and wouldn't be enough for making a valid argument. Also, the writer's personal opinion or a personal anecdote is not enough for a valid argument. The first option, the one with the personal blog, is not enough either because earning money for a professional sport player is not a bad thing, it is a real job and sports players have to earn that money. So, the only valid argument would be the second option.

B.

statistics on the number of professional athletes arrested for crimes last year