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GRE Analytical Writing Section

Analyzing Argument: Bicycle Safety in Community

Medium Argument Task Analyzing The Argument

The following is a passage from a letter to the editor of a local newspaper:

"In recent months, our community has seen a significant increase in the number of bicycle riders on the streets. While some residents believe that this is a positive trend, I argue that it poses potential dangers to our neighborhoods. Most notably, there has been a reported rise in accidents involving bicycles and motor vehicles. To ensure safety, we should implement stricter rules for bike riders and potentially limit the areas where they can ride. Additionally, allocating funds for more bike lanes would not resolve the underlying issues of reckless riding and disregard for traffic laws that many cyclists exhibit."

Analyze the argument in the letter. Discuss how well-reasoned you find it. In your response, be sure to evaluate the evidence provided, the assumptions made, and the implications of the argument. Consider how you could strengthen or refute the argument, and make sure to support your points with relevant examples and reasoning.

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