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Non-fiction texts
Foundation
2 marks
Why might a writer include statistics in a non-fiction text?
A
To add credibility and authority — suggests the argument is evidence-based; can also shock or persuade readers
B
To make the text longer and more academic
C
Statistics are only used to confuse the reader
D
All statistics in non-fiction texts are equally reliable
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