Paragraph 6 offers testimony (supporting material; example) that,
“from that first meeting, the life of the speaker changed. Thomas's
words had reframed the issue for her. She stopped being ashamed and
developed a new self-confidence Now she draws an analog (sup-
porting material). Affirmative action is for minorities what nepotism
(favoritism shown or patronage given to relatives or close friends by
those in positions of power) is for advantaged white males like the
staffer who challenged Thomas. If those with connections don't feel