AP English Language and Composition Quiz
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Read the following AP English Language–style argumentative passage written as an op-ed for a town newspaper in a community with many older residents on fixed incomes.
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The city should raise property taxes by 12% this year to fund a new arts center downtown. We keep saying we want a "vibrant" town, yet we refuse to invest in culture. "Everyone knows that a thriving arts scene is more important than keeping taxes low." A modern arts center would attract tourists, give students a place to perform, and finally put us on the map. People complain about costs, but if you can afford a smartphone, you can afford a little more in taxes. The center could host concerts, gallery nights, and film festivals; those events would make our town feel younger and more exciting. "If you truly love this town, you'll pay what it takes to modernize it."
Evaluation: Why is the passage least likely to persuade its intended audience?
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