12) This article uses some persuasive writing techniques. The author employs these techniques to establish her "pro doughnut" tone and keep the focus of the writing on fun doughnut facts rather than the negative health issues which the topic of deep-fried desserts sometimes evokes. Which quotation from the passage illustrates the "bandwagon technique by appealing the the reader's emotional need to belong to a group? A) Pilgrims brought the delicious and popular confection to America

B) [D]elicious doughnuts are now on grocery store shelves everywhere!

C) Doughnuts are a dessert...enjoyed by millions of Americans everyday.

D) A little known fact is that doughnuts have been invented at least twice

Lots of elementary school kids play sports after school. they play soccer, tennis, football, baseball, and even lacrosse. but i think that another great way to spend the afternoon is by playing a non-physical activity: chess. at our school we have a chess club that meets every week to play games and to learn about chess-related issues. chess is a wonderful game for many reasons. chess teaches students to be patient and not rush decisions. chess also teaches students how to strategize their future plans. and finally, chess teaches students the importance and necessity of sacrifice. chess can teach students just as much as any other sport. which sentence could best be added to this paragraph as a supporting detail? a) chess is not as fun as playing a sport outdoors might be. b) my father is very good at chess and plays a game with me every night. c) chess teaches students to think ahead about the consequences of their actions. d) other activities that are as fun as chess are painting, drawing, dancing, and acting.