Sarah reasoned that (1) she had earned A's in three previous English classes, and (2) past success predicts future success, so (3) she will likely get an A in her current English class. In this example of rhetorical proof, statement (1) is the __________.
A) supporting material
B) proof
C) attention getter
D) reasoning

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Statement (1) serves as the supporting material because it provides the factual basis or evidence for Sarah's argument that she will likely get an A in her current English class.

Sarah Reasoned That (1) She Had Earned A's in Three