Imagine you are trying to convince your parents that changing the high school
start time from 7:10 am to 8:30 am would make their lives easier. Which
appeal would most likely move this audience to support your cause?
A. Studies show that teenagers' bodies have a biological drive to stay
awake fairly late at night, so early start times lead to a constantly
overtired student population.
B. I know how much it frustrates you when I sleep through my alarm
and have to ask you to drive me to school. I know I would be able
to get up on time if I were able to set my alarm a little later.
C. I consulted the records in the office, and they show that 75
percent of the students at our school arrived late to at least one
class in the last semester.
D. You probably don't remember how hard it is for young people to
get up early, but I am a teenager, and I'm telling you, it's practically
impossible
