Question

use passage 1: "Pride of Community High Schools Can Be Again" by Robert Balfanz and John Bridgeland, and passage 2:"Billionaire Space Race Giant Leap for Pollution" by Katharine Gammon to answer the question. drag each item to compare the two passages. you may use some choices more than once. 1. uses the word could instead of must to show objectivity. 2. relies on arguments of experts. 3. formal style. 4. informal style. 5. argues authors' own beliefs. 6. makes declarative statements about what is required.

Answer 1

Passage 1 — "Pride of Community High Schools Can Be Again" (Balfanz & Bridgeland)
- 2 (relies on arguments of experts) — the piece cites education research/data and the authors’ expertise.
- 3 (formal style) — polished, persuasive op‑ed tone.
- 5 (argues authors' own beliefs) — it advances the authors’ recommendations and viewpoint.
- 6 (makes declarative statements about what is required) — contains prescriptions/calls to action (what must be done).

Not applicable: 1 and 4.

Passage 2 — "Billionaire Space Race Giant Leap for Pollution" (Katharine Gammon)
- 1 (uses the word could instead of must to show objectivity) — the reporting uses cautious language (could) when discussing possible impacts.
- 2 (relies on arguments of experts) — relies on scientists/experts about emissions and atmospheric effects.
- 3 (formal style) — journalistic, informational tone.

Not applicable: 4 and 5 and 6.