Question

Read the excerpt from Teresa’s argumentative essay.

Kids need responsibilities to thrive. Responsibility leaves people with a feeling of satisfaction when tasks are completed. It is a part of human nature. Some may argue that children should be able to enjoy childhood without many worries. However, look at kids who do not have responsibilities. They have so much free time that they do not feel any pressure to schedule their time wisely. Give kids too much freedom and they will become disorganized and get poor grades in school.

Which evidence does Teresa use to support the false dilemma in the excerpt?

Kids need responsibility to thrive.
Responsibility leaves people with a feeling of satisfaction.
Responsibility is a part of human nature.
Kids without responsibilities will not schedule their time wisely.

Answer 1

"Kids without responsibilities will not schedule their time wisely."

Explanation: That sentence presents the negative outcome used to force an either/or choice (responsibility = thriving vs. no responsibility = disorganization/poor grades), which is the false dilemma.