Comparing Arguments from Diverse Perspectives — Unit test
Question 9 • English 10 B E-Learning
Read the excerpt from an editorial.State lawmakers are considering overturning a law that forbids the sale of lottery tickets on Sundays. Proponents of the bill claim that the reason for the potential change is a result of consumer demand. These "state leaders” clearly have no concept of how to maintain family values. Playing the lottery is just as despicable as gambling in a casino and should be outlawed altogether.
Answer
A
Using first-person pronouns shows that the writer has strong opinions against the lottery.
B
Placing “state leaders” in quotation marks indicates that the writer is mocking the lawmakers.
C
Stating the reason for the bill highlights the writer’s anger over the potential change.
D
Comparing the lottery to gambling establishes factual evidence to back the writer’s opinion.
Explanation
The quotation marks around “state leaders” suggest the writer does not sincerely respect or accept that description of the lawmakers. This sarcastic wording mocks them and supports the editorial’s critical tone. The passage does not use first-person pronouns, and the comparison to casino gambling is an opinion rather than factual evidence.
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