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's personal or business interest in the subject

B. The author's written use of jargon and informal language

C. The author's success in achieving the purpose of their writing

D. The author's biographical information, such as date of birth

A. To instruct the audience how to vote for Butterbean at the polls.

B. To argue that Butterbean can hold political office

C. To entertain people with the idea that a dog could hold political office.

D. To inform the audience about the benefits of owning a rescue dog

A. I brushed my teeth while the coffee brewed because time was running short

B. Time was running short, so I hurriedly brushed my teeth while breakfast was warming up.

C. I used the time while the coffee was brewing to brush my teeth

D. I hurriedly brushed my teeth while breakfast was warming up since time was running short.