You are reading an article in your school newspaper that discusses a rising trend in students arriving late to class. One of the quotes in the article is from the football coach, and it states, “Tardiness is a serious matter, and I discuss this issue with my students regularly. I know the football players aren’t to blame because they are well-disciplined kids.” What should you take most into account when considering this quote?
the date the coach made the quoted statement.
the quote’s relevance to the main idea
the coach’s bias toward the football team
the years the coach has worked at

Question

You are reading an article in your school newspaper that discusses a rising trend in students arriving late to class. One of the quotes in the article is from the football coach, and it states, “Tardiness is a serious matter, and I discuss this issue with my students regularly. I know the football players aren’t to blame because they are well-disciplined kids.” What should you take most into account when considering this quote?
the date the coach made the quoted statement.
the quote’s relevance to the main idea
the coach’s bias toward the football team 
the years the coach has worked at

anonymous · Answer

the author’s connection to the coach