BUTTERBEAN FOR MAYOR Butterbean wants to be YOUR new mayor. Is there an election coming? No. Can dogs even be mayors? Unclear. But consider what Butterbean has to offer. FRIENDS WITH EVERYONE Big dogs, small dogs, in-between dogs. All the people. If you go for walks, you’ve met Butterbean and she loves. JUST A REGULAR DOG Butterbean is for regular folks. She’s not a fancy breed, just a dog. Sure, maybe she eats more socks than her vet recommends, but nobody’s perfect. HATES RATS You hate rats. Butterbean hates rates, too. She will not rest until they have all been chased from our streets. By her, personally. Can Butterbean count on YOUR vote? Or at least a treat? Which of the following ideas, if added to the text, would make the passage more persuasive?
A. The author provides a graph that shows the popularity of "regular" dogs vs. pedigreed dogs
B. The author proves that the city has a rat problem that people cannot solve
C. The author provides data on how many visits to the veterinarian for eating socks Butterbean has made
D. The author proves that dogs can be mayors by citing examples where dogs were elected as mayor
C. To make the passage more persuasive, the author could add the idea that: "The author provides data on how many visits to the veterinarian for eating socks Butterbean has made." This information would show Butterbean's popularity and connection with the community, making her a more appealing candidate for a mayoral role.
Therefore, the Correct Answer is C.
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