A student is writing a persuasive argument for why their state should pursue solar power as its main energy source. Which would be the best closing statement for their concluding section?
Responses
a. The facts make it clear—there is no cleaner, more efficient, or more effective from of energy than solar.
b. Our state should pursue solar power as its main energy source, and there are many reasons why it should.
c. The whole world could be powered for an entire year if we could capture the energy the sun produces in one hour.
d. Solar power is emissions-free, and this means that it doesn't create the harmful pollutants that fossil fuels do.
1 answer
The best closing statement for the student's persuasive argument would be:
a. The facts make it clear—there is no cleaner, more efficient, or more effective form of energy than solar.
This statement summarizes the key points in a strong, assertive manner, leaving a lasting impression while emphasizing the superiority of solar power as a conclusion.
