A student wrote an essay arguing that all high school students should be required to volunteer in their communities. To support this, the student included a story about how their own volunteer experience at a local soup kitchen made them feel more connected to their community and helped them develop leadership skills.
✓ Correct Answer: Option C
The student uses a personal story or individual experience to support their argument. This type of evidence, based on a personal account rather than broad data or expert opinion, is known as anecdotal evidence.