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Read the paragraph from "Is Drexel Commons Needed?"

I know people are excited about Drexel Commons. Its outdoor design has become popular in several areas of the country. But will it become a mild-weather-only shopping option? We have snowy winters, rainy springs, warm summers, and cool autumns. Shasta residents enjoy all season with enthusiasm. However, will wandering around an outdoor mall in the middle of a snowstorm appeal to shoppers? The rainy spring season might also discourage shoppers from visiting this new mall.

In this passage, how does the author distinguish his or her opinion from that of others?

Select all that apply.

Drexel Commons Brochure/Is Drexel Commons Needed?

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by using sensory details to set other people in a vivid scene
by using sensory details to set other people in a vivid scene

by acknowledging that the design of Drexel Commons is popular in several areas of the country
by acknowledging that the design of Drexel Commons is popular in several areas of the country

by questioning the assumption that shoppers will visit Drexel Commons year-round
by questioning the assumption that shoppers will visit Drexel Commons year-round

by identifying other people who are excited by the idea of Drexel Commons
by identifying other people who are excited by the idea of Drexel Commons
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The author distinguishes his or her opinion from that of others by:

  1. By acknowledging that the design of Drexel Commons is popular in several areas of the country - This shows that the author recognizes differing perspectives on its appeal.

  2. By questioning the assumption that shoppers will visit Drexel Commons year-round - This directly highlights the author's concerns about the practicality of an outdoor mall in various weather conditions, which contrasts with the excitement of others.

These two responses effectively illustrate how the author presents a different viewpoint regarding Drexel Commons.