Hello, can you correct my Constructed Responce.
The story is: Driving Age
Mary O'Dell
Constructed Response Question:
1. “At eighteen, people are more mature and better able to make mature decisions."
Identify the common propaganda technique that is being used here, and explain why this statement is an example of this technique.
2. Explain how the author is biased on her subject. Use evidence from the text to support your response.
The common propaganda technique the author used helped explain how the author is biased based upon her subject. Her common propaganda technique is an example of plain folk because she is trying to persuade the readers to support her idea or reasoning that eighteen year olds are more mature and are able to make better decisions. Some examples of this being the common propaganda technique plain folk is when she stated in the passage that “Right now, 15 year olds can get a practice permit, and try for their license at 16. This is too young. Eighteen is a better age.” And “I’m eighteen now, but when I was fifteen I was not mature enough to drive. No way! None of my classmates were mature enough either”. The reason this evidence supports my answer is because it shows that she is arguing the fact that any age under eighteen should not be driving. She gives a strong argument and personal experience. Lastly, the reason this author is biased is because she strongly believes in her argument. An example is when she said “This is obvious. Not all eighteen-year-olds are mature but the majority of them are. At least we are more mature than fifteen-year-olds.” For all of these reasons the common propaganda technique the author used helped explain how the author is biased based upon her
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Cara, I've read this post twice now. The essay or speech quoted does not appear to me to be any kind of propaganda. It is designed to be persuasive, but that is not synonymous with propaganda. I have no idea what your text or teacher is trying to teach you, so I cannot comment.
Your constructed response looks great overall! However, there are a few minor changes you can make to enhance its clarity and readability. Here is the revised version:
The author employs the common propaganda technique known as plain folk to support her biased viewpoint on the subject. By using this technique, she attempts to persuade readers to support her idea that eighteen-year-olds are more mature and capable of making better decisions. Throughout the passage, the author presents evidence that supports this viewpoint, such as when she states, "Right now, 15-year-olds can get a practice permit and try for their license at 16. This is too young. Eighteen is a better age." Additionally, she shares her personal experience by saying, "I'm eighteen now, but when I was fifteen, I was not mature enough to drive. No way! None of my classmates were mature enough either." These examples illustrate how the author argues against any age below eighteen for driving, presenting a strong case fueled by personal experiences.
Furthermore, the author's bias becomes evident as she strongly believes in her argument. For instance, she asserts, "This is obvious. Not all eighteen-year-olds are mature, but the majority of them are. At least we are more mature than fifteen-year-olds." This statement showcases her strong conviction and confirms her biased viewpoint.
In conclusion, the author's use of the plain folk propaganda technique reinforces her biased perspective on the subject. Through personal experiences and persuasive language, she presents a compelling argument in favor of raising the driving age to eighteen.