Nina is giving a speech to a community parent group about the pros of having a dress code. She provides information about a neighboring school district, citing an increase in student achievement after a dress code was implemented. Which statement should Nina use if she wants to add an appeal to authority in her speech?
Answer
A
School dress codes teach students the importance of maintaining a neat appearance, which can affect students’ self-esteem.
B
A greater level of concentration, focus, and seriousness can be found in students who attend schools that require a dress code.
C
A school superintendent conducted a study that showed a decrease in poor behavior after a dress code was instituted.
D
Students feel safer and more comfortable when everyone is dressed in the same manner.
Explanation
An appeal to authority supports a claim by citing a person with relevant expertise or an official position. The statement about a school superintendent conducting a study uses an authoritative source and reports evidence about the effects of a dress code. The other statements make claims about possible benefits without citing an authority.
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