Question

Read the excerpt.

Although the pay might be better, year-round school would negatively affect the lives of teachers everywhere. Teachers make school possible in the first place, and they need time off in the summer to plan for the school year and to relax. We can’t be good teachers if we’re exhausted! It’s a well-known fact that without significant time away from school, teachers—and students, as well—are going to experience burnout.

Which statement best explains how the author uses faulty reasoning to serve a purpose?

The author uses slippery slope to warn of the dangers of switching to year-round schools.
The author uses ad hominem to point out the flawed thinking of year-round school supporters.
The author uses loaded language to make the argument for year-round schools more persuasive.

Answer 1

The third statement. The author uses loaded, emotionally charged language (e.g., “we can’t be good teachers if we’re exhausted,” “negatively affect the lives of teachers everywhere”) to persuade readers rather than offering evidence. (Note: the option’s wording says “for year‑round schools,” but the passage uses loaded language to argue against year‑round schools.)