Which example best illustrates demonstrative evidence?

• A. A recording
• B. A rumor
• C. A personal diary entry
• D. A policy memo

Answer: (A)

Demonstrative evidence is used to help the jury understand the facts by presenting information in a visual or tangible way. A recording fits this role well because it captures an event and can be played to illustrate exactly what happened, making the testimony easier to grasp. It can accompany witnesses or other evidence to clarify the sequence of events or the context in which things occurred.

A rumor isn’t reliable and doesn’t provide verifiable evidence. A personal diary entry records a subjective viewpoint and, while it can be used as documentary evidence, it doesn’t inherently illustrate other facts for the jury. A policy memo conveys analysis or rules and isn’t typically used to demonstrate an event or firsthand actions.