Question

which component is missing in the following body paragraph of an argumentative essay? another reason the minimum legal drinking age should not be lowered is because it could negatively affect the graduation rate. many 18 year olds are still enrolled in high school. if a high school student begins drinking alcohol during these formative years, they become five times more likely to drop out of school (perry 13). claim evidence explanation

Explanation:

The claim is that the minimum legal drinking age should not be lowered due to graduation - rate impact. Evidence is given (students are five times more likely to drop out). But there is no explanation of why or how alcohol - related dropout affects the argument's stance.

Answer:

The claim is that the minimum legal drinking age should not be lowered due to graduation - rate impact. Evidence is given (students are five times more likely to drop out). But there is no explanation of why or how alcohol - related dropout affects the argument's stance.