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17 Jan 2020, 07:19
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“Motorcycle X has been manufactured in the United States for more than 70 years. Although one foreign company has copied the motorcycle and is selling it for less, the company has failed to attract motorcycle X customers—some say because its product lacks the exceptionally loud noise made by motorcycle X. But there must be some other explanation. After all, foreign cars tend to be quieter than similar American-made cars, but they sell at least as well. Also, television advertisements for motorcycle X highlight its durability and sleek lines, not its noisiness, and the ads typically have voice-overs or rock music rather than engine-roar on the soundtrack.”
Response:
The argument claims that one foreign company that has copied the motorcycle X is finding it difficult to attract motorcycle X customers despite selling it for less. In addition, the argument also takes into consideration the opinion of some people and rejects it. Stated in this way the argument manipulates facts and conveys a distorted view of the situation. It also reveals examples of leap of faith, poor reasoning, and ill-defined terminology.
First, the argument readily assumes that lesser price of the motorcycle would attract more customers. This statement is a stretch as the argument fails to take into consideration the current market for the motorcycle. The motorcycle X has been produced from 70 years and must have become obsolete for the present generation. The argument could have been much clearer if it explicitly showcased the current market size or sales of Motorcycle X.
Second, the argument claims that the foreign cars tend to be quieter than similar American-made cars. This again is a very weak and unsupported claim as the argument does not demonstrate any correlation between motorcycles and cars. While this can be true that the cars tend to be quieter but this may be false for the motorcycles. For example, the motorcycle Bullet is extremely popular for its engine-roar sound whereas the Ferrari is known for its speed. However, there could be other explanations too for the decrease in sale. If the argument has provided evidence that foreign motorcycles tend to be quieter then the aregument would have been a lot more convincing.
In conclusion, the argument is flawed for the above mentioned reasons and is therefore unconvincing. It could be considerably strengthened if the author clearly mentioned all the relevant facts. In order to assess the merit of the certain situation, complete knowledge is essential.
P.S.: My typing speed seems to be slow, suggestions are welcome.
PPS: I was not left with enough time to proofread it.
“Motorcycle X has been manufactured in the United States for more than 70 years. Although one foreign company has copied the motorcycle and is selling it for less, the company has failed to attract motorcycle X customers—some say because its product lacks the exceptionally loud noise made by motorcycle X. But there must be some other explanation. After all, foreign cars tend to be quieter than similar American-made cars, but they sell at least as well. Also, television advertisements for motorcycle X highlight its durability and sleek lines, not its noisiness, and the ads typically have voice-overs or rock music rather than engine-roar on the soundtrack.”
Response:
The argument claims that one foreign company that has copied the motorcycle X is finding it difficult to attract motorcycle X customers despite selling it for less. In addition, the argument also takes into consideration the opinion of some people and rejects it. Stated in this way the argument manipulates facts and conveys a distorted view of the situation. It also reveals examples of leap of faith, poor reasoning, and ill-defined terminology.
First, the argument readily assumes that lesser price of the motorcycle would attract more customers. This statement is a stretch as the argument fails to take into consideration the current market for the motorcycle. The motorcycle X has been produced from 70 years and must have become obsolete for the present generation. The argument could have been much clearer if it explicitly showcased the current market size or sales of Motorcycle X.
Second, the argument claims that the foreign cars tend to be quieter than similar American-made cars. This again is a very weak and unsupported claim as the argument does not demonstrate any correlation between motorcycles and cars. While this can be true that the cars tend to be quieter but this may be false for the motorcycles. For example, the motorcycle Bullet is extremely popular for its engine-roar sound whereas the Ferrari is known for its speed. However, there could be other explanations too for the decrease in sale. If the argument has provided evidence that foreign motorcycles tend to be quieter then the aregument would have been a lot more convincing.
In conclusion, the argument is flawed for the above mentioned reasons and is therefore unconvincing. It could be considerably strengthened if the author clearly mentioned all the relevant facts. In order to assess the merit of the certain situation, complete knowledge is essential.
P.S.: My typing speed seems to be slow, suggestions are welcome.
PPS: I was not left with enough time to proofread it.
17 Jan 2020, 10:17
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Question:
“Motorcycle X has been manufactured in the United States for more than 70 years. Although one foreign company has copied the motorcycle and is selling it for less, the company has failed to attract motorcycle X customers—some say because its product lacks the exceptionally loud noise made by motorcycle X. But there must be some other explanation. After all, foreign cars tend to be quieter than similar American-made cars, but they sell at least as well. Also, television advertisements for motorcycle X highlight its durability and sleek lines, not its noisiness, and the ads typically have voice-overs or rock music rather than engine-roar on the soundtrack.”
Response:
The argument claims that one foreign company that has copied the motorcycle X is finding it difficult to attract motorcycle X customers despite selling it for less. In addition, the argument also takes into consideration the opinion of some people and rejects it. Stated in this way the argument manipulates facts and conveys a distorted view of the situation. It also reveals examples of leap of faith, poor reasoning, and ill-defined terminology.
First, the argument readily assumes that lesser price of the motorcycle would attract more customers. This statement is a stretch as the argument fails to take into consideration the current market for the motorcycle. The motorcycle X has been produced from 70 years and must have become obsolete for the present generation. The argument could have been much clearer if it explicitly showcased the current market size or sales of Motorcycle X.
Second, the argument claims that the foreign cars tend to be quieter than similar American-made cars. This again is a very weak and unsupported claim as the argument does not demonstrate any correlation between motorcycles and cars. While this can be true that the cars tend to be quieter but this may be false for the motorcycles. For example, the motorcycle Bullet is extremely popular for its engine-roar sound whereas the Ferrari is known for its speed. However, there could be other explanations too for the decrease in sale. If the argument has provided evidence that foreign motorcycles tend to be quieter then the aregument would have been a lot more convincing.
In conclusion, the argument is flawed for the above mentioned reasons and is therefore unconvincing. It could be considerably strengthened if the author clearly mentioned all the relevant facts. In order to assess the merit of the certain situation, complete knowledge is essential.
P.S.: My typing speed seems to be slow, suggestions are welcome.
PPS: I was not left with enough time to proofread it.
kindly use a third issue in the argument, you need to type faster if you want a 4 + score on AWA “Motorcycle X has been manufactured in the United States for more than 70 years. Although one foreign company has copied the motorcycle and is selling it for less, the company has failed to attract motorcycle X customers—some say because its product lacks the exceptionally loud noise made by motorcycle X. But there must be some other explanation. After all, foreign cars tend to be quieter than similar American-made cars, but they sell at least as well. Also, television advertisements for motorcycle X highlight its durability and sleek lines, not its noisiness, and the ads typically have voice-overs or rock music rather than engine-roar on the soundtrack.”
Response:
The argument claims that one foreign company that has copied the motorcycle X is finding it difficult to attract motorcycle X customers despite selling it for less. In addition, the argument also takes into consideration the opinion of some people and rejects it. Stated in this way the argument manipulates facts and conveys a distorted view of the situation. It also reveals examples of leap of faith, poor reasoning, and ill-defined terminology.
First, the argument readily assumes that lesser price of the motorcycle would attract more customers. This statement is a stretch as the argument fails to take into consideration the current market for the motorcycle. The motorcycle X has been produced from 70 years and must have become obsolete for the present generation. The argument could have been much clearer if it explicitly showcased the current market size or sales of Motorcycle X.
Second, the argument claims that the foreign cars tend to be quieter than similar American-made cars. This again is a very weak and unsupported claim as the argument does not demonstrate any correlation between motorcycles and cars. While this can be true that the cars tend to be quieter but this may be false for the motorcycles. For example, the motorcycle Bullet is extremely popular for its engine-roar sound whereas the Ferrari is known for its speed. However, there could be other explanations too for the decrease in sale. If the argument has provided evidence that foreign motorcycles tend to be quieter then the aregument would have been a lot more convincing.
In conclusion, the argument is flawed for the above mentioned reasons and is therefore unconvincing. It could be considerably strengthened if the author clearly mentioned all the relevant facts. In order to assess the merit of the certain situation, complete knowledge is essential.
P.S.: My typing speed seems to be slow, suggestions are welcome.
PPS: I was not left with enough time to proofread it.
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