Question 43
GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2024
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ENGLISH_LANGUAGE
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objective
Write a persuasive speech of approximately 250 words for the debate motion "This house believes that school uniforms should be abolished." Your speech must contain:
1. A strong opening hook.
2. Two main arguments supporting abolition.
3. A brief rebuttal to the common pro‑uniform argument of "promoting equality."
4. A concluding call‑to‑action.
5. Use at least two rhetorical devices (e.g., rhetorical question, parallelism).
Answer Options
A.
A model speech might begin: "School uniforms are a tradition we should keep." It then argues: (1) Uniforms create a professional atmosphere, helping students focus; (2) They reduce peer pressure over fashion. No rebuttal to the equality claim is offered, and the speech lacks rhetorical devices, ending with a simple statement: "Let us continue to wear our uniforms."
B.
A possible speech might open with: "Uniforms are part of school life." It lists two points: (1) Uniforms are cheap for schools to purchase in bulk; (2) They promote school spirit. It fails to address the claim that uniforms promote equality, and it does not employ a rhetorical question or parallelism, ending with a generic call: "Support our school's uniform policy."
C.
An example response could start: "Imagine a world where every student looks the same." It proceeds with one argument only - that uniforms save time in the morning - and omits a second argument, any rebuttal, and any rhetorical devices, concluding with: "Uniforms are useful, keep them."
Correct Answer
D.
A model speech might begin: "What does a piece of cloth say about a child's mind?" It then argues: (1) Uniforms suppress individuality, preventing students from expressing cultural identity; (2) The cost of uniforms places an unnecessary financial strain on low‑income families, especially when schools require multiple sets. The rebuttal notes that while uniforms aim to level appearance, disparities persist through shoes, bags, and hairstyles, so true equality cannot be achieved through clothing alone. Rhetorical devices used include the opening question and parallelism: "We deserve freedom to dress, we deserve freedom to think, we deserve freedom to be ourselves." The conclusion urges, "Let us vote to free our students from the fabric that binds their potential."
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
A model speech might begin: "What does a piece of cloth say about a child's mind?" It then argues: (1) Uniforms suppress individuality, preventing students from expressing cultural identity; (2) The cost of uniforms places an unnecessary financial strain on low‑income families, especially when schools require multiple sets. The rebuttal notes that while uniforms aim to level appearance, disparities persist through shoes, bags, and hairstyles, so true equality cannot be achieved through clothing alone. Rhetorical devices used include the opening question and parallelism: "We deserve freedom to dress, we deserve freedom to think, we deserve freedom to be ourselves." The conclusion urges, "Let us vote to free our students from the fabric that binds their potential."
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Gce Model Questions Vol1
2024
English Language
Question 43.
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2024
Gce Model Questions Vol1
English Language
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Difficulty level:
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