Question

Read the paragraph.

Our school is considering mandating school uniforms next year. The student government supports school uniforms for a number of reasons. First, school uniforms save time. Students will not have to figure out what they will wear and thus will have more time to devote to their studies. They will be more focused on learning and less on appearance. Second, although there are up-front costs, uniforms will ultimately save families money. Finally, uniforms will promote a sense of equality because students are dressed the same regardless of economic status. This will encourage a greater sense of community at our school.

What strategy does the author use in her choice of language to convey her message?

Answer 1

The author is using logical arguments in order to convey a message, as well as to persuade the readers of a position. This type of appeal is sometimes called logos, and refers to the idea of using facts and evidence-based information to defend a point. The arguments the author gives are:

• Uniforms save time.
• Uniforms save families money.
• Uniforms promote a sense of equality and community.

Answer 2

If your choices are the following:
A. observational descriptions
B. sequence of events
C. logic and reason
D. real and imagined events
Then the answer is C. logic and reason. The speaker conveyed his audience through giving his opinion and the logical reasons for the situation. Everything that the speaker is explaining is based from factual information.