Question

Read the two passages about school uniforms.

Passage 1

School uniforms could alter students’ attitudes toward their education. If students wear the same clothing each day, they will not have to think about what to wear on a daily basis. In addition, having a uniform could boost students’ confidence and reduce envy or embarrassment. Conforming to one uniform might also help students fit in more easily.

Passage 2

School uniforms have no place in education, especially since we are trying to instill the principles of individuality and diversity in our children. School uniforms destroy students’ abilities to be themselves. I have seen schools where uniforms are required; the students’ faces tell the whole story. By enforcing uniforms in school, we are clearly not giving students a choice in what they wear. But when we take away choice, more than just choice is lost.

Which statement best compares how the authors develop their arguments?

Passage 1 uses a logical approach, while passage 2 contains appeals to emotion.
Passage 1 uses an emotional appeal, while passage 2 uses mainly understatement.
Passage 1 uses empirical evidence, while passage 2 relies on logical evidence.
Passage 1 uses an ad hominem attack, while passage 2 has a bandwagon appeal.

Answer 1

Passage 1 presents a logical approach to the benefits of school uniforms, while Passage 2 appeals to emotion regarding the negative impact uniforms have on individuality.

Step-by-step explanation:

The two passages present arguments regarding the use of school uniforms, with differing approaches to persuading the reader. Passage 1 presents a logical approach by suggesting that uniforms could improve students’ attitudes, boost confidence, and reduce envy or embarrassment, suggesting practical benefits. Passage 2, on the other hand, appeals to emotion by mentioning the principles of individuality and diversity, suggesting that uniforms strip away students’ abilities to express themselves and emphasize a loss of choice.

Answer 2

Answer: A) Passage 1 uses a logical approach, while passage 2 contains appeals to emotion.

Explanation: when writing an argument with the goal of trying to convince an audience of an opinion (usually about a controversial topic), there are many different rhetorical devices that we can use, but two of the most common are appealing to logic and appealing to the audience's emotions. The first passage uses a more logical approach, explaining the benefits the use of school uniforms could have in the students' education. On the other hand, the second passage uses an appeal to emotion, by expressing the negative impact on the students' individuality that uniforms would cause.