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An essay arguing for increased funding for public parks includes the following sentence: 'Many people enjoy visiting parks, which makes them a valuable community resource.' While true, this statement could be strengthened as evidence by adding which of the following?

A A personal anecdote from someone who enjoys parks.
B Statistics on park usage and their positive impact on public health or local economies.
C A rhetorical question about the importance of green spaces.
D A definition of what constitutes a 'public park.'

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Statistics provide concrete, objective data to support the claim about parks' value, making the evidence more persuasive and rigorous for an argumentative essay.

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