Question: Which of the following best describes the author\'s use of examples?

Options:

1. They are irrelevant and distracting.
2. They are used to illustrate key points.
3. They are overly technical and complex.
4. They are not present in the passage.

Correct Answer: They are used to illustrate key points.

Solution:

The author uses examples effectively to illustrate and clarify key points in the argument.