Asked by caleb
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Ethan wanted to convince his parents to give him a later weekend curfew. Which of the following arguments (all of which are true) should he use to make his speech credible?
If I don’t stay out later, I’ll look stupid to my friends.
It’s not fair that my friends stay out late but I can’t.
My past behavior shows that I’m very trustworthy.
All the best parties go on long after my curfew time.
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"My past behavior shows that I’m very trustworthy."
Why: that gives evidence of responsibility and directly addresses parents’ likely concerns (safety and reliability). The other lines appeal to peer pressure, fairness, or wanting parties — they’re less persuasive and can make him seem manipulative rather than responsible.
Why: that gives evidence of responsibility and directly addresses parents’ likely concerns (safety and reliability). The other lines appeal to peer pressure, fairness, or wanting parties — they’re less persuasive and can make him seem manipulative rather than responsible.
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