Read the editorial excerpt below. Then identify the author's two main arguments and list two pieces of…

Questão

Read the editorial excerpt below. Then identify the author's two main arguments and list two pieces of evidence or examples the author uses to support each argument. Write a 160–220 word response. Excerpt: "The town introduced a weekly 'Quiet Hour' in local shops to make shopping calmer for older customers. Since the rule began, visits by seniors increased and several shop owners reported an 8% rise in sales on Quiet Hour days. The writer says Quiet Hour shows that small rules can make public spaces more welcoming and boost local business."

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Resposta esperada

Argument 1: Quiet Hour makes public spaces more welcoming for older customers. Evidence: (a) Visits by seniors increased after implementation; (b) shop owners’ observations that the environment felt calmer and more comfortable for older shoppers. Argument 2: Quiet Hour can boost local business. Evidence: (a) Several shop owners reported an 8% rise in sales on Quiet Hour days, showing a measurable economic effect; (b) increased senior visits imply a larger customer base during the policy, which supports the link between the rule and higher sales. Evaluation: Both arguments pair observable facts (visitor counts, reported sales figures) with the author’s interpretation that the policy caused the changes. Stronger support would include longer-term sales data or shopper surveys to show seniors’ reasons for returning, but the provided evidence reasonably supports the two main claims within the excerpt.

Explicação

A resposta identifica claramente os dois principais argumentos apresentados no excerto, fornecendo evidências específicas para cada um, o que demonstra uma compreensão adequada do texto. Além disso, a avaliação final analisa a força das evidências e sugere melhorias, mostrando uma reflexão crítica sobre a argumentação. Essa estrutura lógica e fundamentada é essencial em uma resposta dissertativa eficaz.

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