Question

which student response best follows the complete pear structure (point, evidence, analysis, reasoning)? (1 point) franklin says, “early to bed...” meaning people should sleep early. in “poor richard’s almanack” by benjamin franklin, the author shows that discipline and hard work lead to success. franklin writes, “there are no gains without pains” (franklin 8). this means that achieving goals requires effort and sacrifice. therefore, franklin’s proverb reinforces the idea that success is earned through persistence and determination. franklin says people must have pain before gain. the author tells people to get up early and work hard.

Explanation:

To determine the best response following the PEAR structure (Point, Evidence, Analysis, Reasoning):

• Point: The first part of the second option ("In 'Poor Richard’s Almanack'... discipline and hard work lead to success") presents the main idea (Point).
• Evidence: The quote "There are no gains without pains" (Franklin 8) provides textual support (Evidence).
• Analysis: "This means that achieving goals requires effort and sacrifice" interprets the evidence (Analysis).
• Reasoning: "Therefore, Franklin’s proverb reinforces the idea that success is earned through persistence and determination" connects the analysis to the point and explains the significance (Reasoning).

Other options lack one or more components of PEAR:

• The first option only has a partial interpretation (no clear Point, Analysis, or Reasoning structure).
• The third option is just a restatement of the quote (no Analysis or Reasoning).
• The fourth option is a general statement without Evidence, Analysis, or Reasoning tied to PEAR.

Answer:

In "Poor Richard's Almanack" by Benjamin Franklin, the author shows that discipline and hard work lead to success. Franklin writes, "There are no gains without pains" (Franklin 8). This means that achieving goals requires effort and sacrifice. Therefore, Franklin's proverb reinforces the idea that success is earned through persistence and determination.