In part because of his scientific accomplishments, at least dimly grasped by the public; in part because of his courageous positions on social issues; and in part because of his benign personality, Einstein was admired and revered throughout the world. (Carl Sagan, Broca's Brain)This passage exemplifies a(n) ________.

A. explanation
B. illustration
C. report
D. unsupported assertion
E. argument


Answer: A

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