Question

losing is good for you
ashley merryman
2013
ashley merryman discusses her concerns with participation trophies.
question 18
how does the author convey her point of view?
a. by providing examples of the negative effects of excessive praise
b. by drawing on her own experiences receiving participation trophies
c. by describing how her children have responded negatively to trophies
d. by sharing quotes from coaches who decide to give or withhold trophies

Explanation:

To determine the author's method of conveying her point of view, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The question is about participation trophies, not excessive praise, so A is incorrect.
• Option B: The author (Ashley Merryman) discussing her concerns with participation trophies implies she draws on her own experiences with them, making B a strong candidate.
• Option C: There's no mention of her children's response to trophies in the provided context, so C is incorrect.
• Option D: The focus is on the author's perspective, not coaches' decisions on trophies, so D is incorrect.

Answer:

B. by drawing on her own experiences receiving participation trophies