Question

1.1.5 quiz: constructing arguments
question 2 of 10
imagine you want to convince the local school board that eliminating elective courses for struggling students is a bad idea. which appeal would most likely move this audience to support your cause?
a. i am a straight - a student, and my art class is one of the best parts of my day. without it, i wouldnt look forward to school.
b. a poll of the student body shows that 88 percent of struggling students feel more motivated to come to school because of their electives.
c. you might not remember this, but teenagers dont like being forced to spend all their time studying boring subjects.
d. when you were in school, you got to take a wide variety of electives, and you grew up to become members of the school board!

Explanation:

To convince the school board, using data from a poll (88% of struggling students feel more motivated due to electives) provides empirical evidence, which is a strong appeal. Option A is a personal anecdote, C is a general statement about teenagers, and D appeals to the board's past, but B uses a poll to show the impact on the target group (struggling students), making it the most persuasive for the school board.

Answer:

B. A poll of the student body shows that 88 percent of struggling students feel more motivated to come to school because of their electives.