Writing Workshop: The Importance of Free Enterprise
Question 1 • * HSA 26-27 Economics
Read the excerpt from the body paragraph of an argumentative essay about entrepreneurs and free enterprise.In a free enterprise system, companies can become more successful by beating their competitors in service and pricing. Mary Kay Ash’s innovative business plan used her reduced costs and her loyal, home-based sales team to beat the competition at providing cosmetics to American women.Why is this excerpt an example of a strong argument?
Answer
A
It provides a citation as evidence to support the claim.
B
It states a counterclaim and demonstrates why it is incorrect.
C
It includes a clear topic sentence and provides effective support.
D
It is nonspecific so that readers can provide their own interpretations.
Explanation
The first sentence clearly states the paragraph’s main point: companies can succeed in free enterprise by outperforming competitors in service and pricing. The second sentence supports that point with a specific example, explaining how Mary Kay Ash’s low costs and home-based sales team helped her compete. This makes the excerpt a strong argument because it has a clear topic sentence and effective support.
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