In which type of essay would you expect to find the following passage?

the school did not have a place for students to perform plays, so the principal decided to use school funds to build a theater.

a.
cause and effect

b.
compare and contrast

c.
problem and solution

because i have already answered your question several times, answering it again would be superfluous.

by elena

the answer is somber

i   believe   the   answer   is   d

answer: it is true that students often work and do household chores, but managing homework in addition to other responsibilities students learn to organize their time efficiently and prioritize their studies.

the first argument attacks those who disagree, asking them to be "realistic" and "accept facts." this is not conducive to healthy debate and disagreement. the second one only takes into account a section of the student population, and ignores the other one. finally, the third option offers only anecdotal evidence. it is only the last option that provides a well-constructed argument in a persuasive way.