ANALYZATION Question: Which of the following responses below BEST helps to complete the R.A.C.E (restate, answer, cite evidence, explain evidence) strategy for responding to the following prompt: In 2-3 sentences, describe the text structure of the following paragraph.

Question

The rising cost of gas has had a significant effect on the economy. As prices have increased, consumers have had to cut back on their spending and travel. Businesses have also had to make changes in order to accommodate the higher prices. Many businesses have had to raise their prices in order to cover the increased costs of gas. This has caused a ripple effect throughout the economy, as businesses are forced to pass on the higher costs to consumers. This has led to an overall decrease in consumer spending and an increase in prices for goods and services. This has had a negative effect on the overall economy, as businesses are unable to sell as many of their products and services as they would like.

(2 points)
Responses

The text structure of this paragraph would be classified as cause and effect. For example, the text states that the rising cost of gas has had a "ripple effect on the economy," forcing businesses to charge customers more. This puts great pressure on all parties involved as businesses are unable to sell as many products and services.
The text structure of this paragraph would be classified as cause and effect. For example, the text states that the rising cost of gas has had a "ripple effect on the economy," forcing businesses to charge customers more. This puts great pressure on all parties involved as businesses are unable to sell as many products and services.

The text structure of this paragraph would be classified as problem/solution. For example, there are many problems in our economy. Businesses are struggling. People are struggling. This leads to a lot of problems for people. What can we do to figure out a solution?
The text structure of this paragraph would be classified as problem/solution. For example, there are many problems in our economy. Businesses are struggling. People are struggling. This leads to a lot of problems for people. What can we do to figure out a solution?

The text structure of this paragraph would be classified as problem/solution. The problem is that gas prices are higher, and this costs people a lot of extra money each year. The solution is to just lower gas prices so that people aren't overpaying for their gas.
The text structure of this paragraph would be classified as problem/solution. The problem is that gas prices are higher, and this costs people a lot of extra money each year. The solution is to just lower gas prices so that people aren't overpaying for their gas.

The text structure of this paragraph would be classified as cause and effect. I believe this because the author shows several examples of how the economy has been effected due to the rise in gas causes. This is not a good problem to have.
The text structure of this paragraph would be classified as cause and effect. I believe this because the author shows several examples of how the economy has been effected due to the rise in gas causes. This is not a good problem to have.
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Answer 1

The best response that completes the R.A.C.E. strategy for the prompt about the text structure of the paragraph is:

The text structure of this paragraph would be classified as cause and effect. For example, the text states that the rising cost of gas has had a "ripple effect on the economy," forcing businesses to charge customers more. This puts great pressure on all parties involved as businesses are unable to sell as many products and services.

R.A.C.E Breakdown:

• Restate: The response restates the prompt by clearly stating the text structure being analyzed (cause and effect).
• Answer: It directly answers the question regarding the text structure of the paragraph.
• Cite Evidence: The response includes a specific citation, mentioning the "ripple effect on the economy."
• Explain Evidence: It explains how the effects of rising gas prices create pressures on businesses and consumers, illustrating the cause-and-effect relationship.

The clarity and relevance of this response make it the most effective in adhering to the R.A.C.E. strategy.