Passage 1 School uniforms could alter students’ attitudes toward their education. If students wear the same clothing each day, t
hey will not have to think about what to wear on a daily basis. In addition, having a uniform could boost students’ confidence and reduce envy or embarrassment. Conforming to one uniform might also help students fit in more easily. Passage 2 School uniforms have no place in education, especially since we are trying to instill the principles of individuality and diversity in our children. School uniforms destroy students’ abilities to be themselves. I have seen schools where uniforms are required; the students’ faces tell the whole story. By enforcing uniforms in school, we are clearly not giving students a choice in what they wear. But when we take away choice, more than just choice is lost. Which statement best compares how the authors develop their arguments? Passage 1 uses a logical approach, while passage 2 contains appeals to emotion. Passage 1 uses an emotional appeal, while passage 2 uses mainly understatement. Passage 1 uses empirical evidence, while passage 2 relies on logical evidence. Passage 1 uses an ad hominem attack, while passage 2 has a bandwagon appeal.
