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
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.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Passage 1 presents logical reasons (no daily clothing decision, confidence boost, fitting in) rather than a purely logical approach distinct from emotional appeals. Passage 2 uses emotional language about individuality but not just appeals to emotion. Eliminate.
• Option 2: Passage 1 does not use an emotional appeal; it gives practical reasons. Passage 2 does not use understatement. Eliminate.
• Option 3: Passage 1 provides empirical - like evidence (what happens if students wear uniforms: no clothing decision, confidence, fitting in). Passage 2 uses logical evidence about principles of individuality and diversity being destroyed by uniforms. This matches.
• Option 4: Passage 1 has no ad hominem attack. Passage 2 has no bandwagon appeal. Eliminate.

Answer:

A. Passage 1 uses a logical approach, while passage 2 contains appeals to emotion. (Incorrect)
B. Passage 1 uses an emotional appeal, while passage 2 uses mainly understatement. (Incorrect)
C. Passage 1 uses empirical evidence, while passage 2 relies on logical evidence. (Correct)
D. Passage 1 uses an ad hominem attack, while passage 2 has a bandwagon appeal. (Incorrect)

So the correct answer is C. Passage 1 uses empirical evidence, while passage 2 relies on logical evidence.