Question

which statement best describes how the signs treat stepping on grass differently?

1. the first sign shows a familiar image of stepping on grass; the second sign shows a less familiar image.
2. the first sign uses a stern message about stepping on grass; the second sign uses humor in its message.
3. the first sign gives an emotional argument about stepping on grass; the second sign gives a logical argument.
4. the first sign presents a clear reason to avoid stepping on grass; the second sign presents facts about damage.

signs: \please do not step\ and \do not step on the grass\ with an image of shoes (crossed out by a red x) on grass

Explanation:

1. Analyze Option 1: The first sign has text "PLEASE DO NOT STEP" and the second has "DO NOT STEP ON THE GRASS" with an image. Both use common language/images about not stepping on grass, so 1 is incorrect.
2. Analyze Option 2: Neither sign uses humor; the second has a prohibitive image, not humorous. So 2 is incorrect.
3. Analyze Option 3: The first sign is a polite request, the second is a direct prohibition with an image. There's no emotional or logical argument distinction as described. So 3 is incorrect.
4. Analyze Option 4: The first sign ("PLEASE DO NOT STEP") gives a social - courtesy reason (polite request to avoid stepping), the second sign ("DO NOT STEP ON THE GRASS" with a shoe - on - grass - prohibited image) presents the fact that stepping on grass is not allowed (to avoid damage to grass). This matches how they treat the topic differently.

Answer:

1. The first sign presents a clear reason to avoid stepping on grass; the second sign presents facts about damage.