Question

Danger: Cell Phone Driver

by Hank Upp

A law should be passed that bans the use of a cell phone while driving. Too often I have seen people driving recklessly while engaged in conversation on a cell phone. They can't seem to find time to exercise proper vehicle functions or safe driving procedures because they are too busy gabbing on their little phones. One hand holds the phone to the ear, and the other hand might be used to steer. In fact, a study has shown that more accidents are caused by people using cell phones while driving than by people who are drunk while driving. The need for restricting cell phone use, then, is clear. These careless people are endangering you and me on the public streets, and I personally believe the time has come to call for an end to this needless and potentially dangerous practice.

How does the author express his opinion in this passage?

in argument essay style with balanced, opposing views


with strong wording encouraging readers to take action

using expert opinion to create awareness among readers

citing examples of celebrity use to influence reader opinion

with fallacious reasoning to win over reader approval

Answer 1

with strong wording encouraging readers to take action

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

The author expresses his opinion in this passage with strong wording encouraging readers to take action.

From the initial line of the passage, the author’s choice of words is strong and direct. In the entire passage, he uses such words to provoke in the readers an immediate step towards this issue. He also took the reference of the study which shows that accidents are less prone to the people who drive after drinking in contrast to the people who uses their cellphone while driving. With common examples and provocative words, the focus on the issue gets much attention from the readers.