Question
Read the two passages.
Passage 1
Raising the minimum wage for workers will provide a significant boost to the economy. For example, changing the minimum wage to $10.10 per hour would add $22 billion to the economy by increasing people’s purchasing power. Household spending would increase by $48 billion in one year with a similar minimum wage increase. Increased earnings lead to increased spending and a greater demand for products and services. This phenomenon then leads to the need for more workers and, thereby, job growth.
Passage 2
The current federal minimum wage for workers is $7.25. If the government increased that by $1.75, studies show that household spending would also increase—by $48 billion annually. An economic move like this makes too much sense to ignore. A rise in household spending would mean an expansion in the profits of many businesses, including small businesses. As a small-business owner, I would certainly welcome the extra income. The last time the minimum wage was increased, my profit margin increased substantially. My fellow small-business owners experienced a similar profit growth that year.
Which passage provides more effective evidence, and why?
A: Passage 1 is more effective because the evidence is logical and does not include fallacies.
B: Passage 1 is more effective because the evidence is logical and cannot be opposed.
C: Passage 2 is more effective because the evidence is emotional and includes two perspectives.
D: Passage 2 is more effective because the evidence is logical and is supported by anecdotes.
Passage 1
Raising the minimum wage for workers will provide a significant boost to the economy. For example, changing the minimum wage to $10.10 per hour would add $22 billion to the economy by increasing people’s purchasing power. Household spending would increase by $48 billion in one year with a similar minimum wage increase. Increased earnings lead to increased spending and a greater demand for products and services. This phenomenon then leads to the need for more workers and, thereby, job growth.
Passage 2
The current federal minimum wage for workers is $7.25. If the government increased that by $1.75, studies show that household spending would also increase—by $48 billion annually. An economic move like this makes too much sense to ignore. A rise in household spending would mean an expansion in the profits of many businesses, including small businesses. As a small-business owner, I would certainly welcome the extra income. The last time the minimum wage was increased, my profit margin increased substantially. My fellow small-business owners experienced a similar profit growth that year.
Which passage provides more effective evidence, and why?
A: Passage 1 is more effective because the evidence is logical and does not include fallacies.
B: Passage 1 is more effective because the evidence is logical and cannot be opposed.
C: Passage 2 is more effective because the evidence is emotional and includes two perspectives.
D: Passage 2 is more effective because the evidence is logical and is supported by anecdotes.
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D: Passage 2 is more effective because the evidence is logical and is supported by anecdotes.
Passage 2 combines statistical information regarding increased household spending with anecdotal evidence from a small-business owner’s perspective. This personal experience adds a relatable and emotional element, highlighting the practical impact of a minimum wage increase. While it presents logical reasoning for the economic benefits of increasing the minimum wage, the anecdote helps to illustrate those points in a way that is compelling and relatable to readers. In contrast, while Passage 1 presents logical evidence, it lacks the personal connection that makes Passage 2 more effective in engaging the audience.
Passage 2 combines statistical information regarding increased household spending with anecdotal evidence from a small-business owner’s perspective. This personal experience adds a relatable and emotional element, highlighting the practical impact of a minimum wage increase. While it presents logical reasoning for the economic benefits of increasing the minimum wage, the anecdote helps to illustrate those points in a way that is compelling and relatable to readers. In contrast, while Passage 1 presents logical evidence, it lacks the personal connection that makes Passage 2 more effective in engaging the audience.
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