Comprehensionhard · Past Paper
Despite having no evidence, the prosecutor continued to emphasize the defendant's 'shifty' eyes and 'untrustworthy' smile. What is the prosecutor's strategy?
AProving the case through hard facts.
BRelying on prejudice and superficial impressions to sway the jury.
CAdmitting that the defendant is innocent.
DFocusing on the defendant's fashion choices.
✓ Correct Answer: B — Relying on prejudice and superficial impressions to sway the jury.
Focusing on appearance ('shifty eyes') instead of evidence is an attempt to use bias to win an argument.
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