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know how to properly exercise authority. Let39。s take a moment to consider a hypothetical school district that is overwhelmed by student discipline problems. Would the institution of school uniforms be an appropriate response in that case? I would argue in the negative. Uniforms, by themselves, would in no way prevent students from expressing themselves or their views. Improper and unpopular behavior will not be stifled by a school uniform. It may actually make the situation worse, as resentment over the mandatory clothing would likely be great. School uniforms obviously interfere with students39。 right to selfexpression—a right that should be protected in the public school system. In addition, mandating that all students wear identical (and unattractive) outfits enforces the message that conformity is the preferred method to prevent or resolve conflict. This is certainly not an appropriate message for our schools to be sending to children. 41. This style of writing would best be described as _______. A. expository B. descriptive C. narrative D. argumentative 42. Of the following, which is the most likely place you would find this article? A. Newspaper editorial. B. Academic journal. C. Fashion blog. D. Education magazine. 43. According to the author, which is NOT the reason why school uniforms are a bad idea? A. They are a violation of students39。 rights. B. There is no justification for their use in the local district. C. They are expensive and many students can39。t afford them. D. They don39。t adequately address the problem they are intended to solve. 44. In which paragraph does the author use a metaphor to describe school administrators? A. Paragraph 1. B. Paragraph 2. C. Paragraph 3. D. Paragraph 4. 45. Based on this passage, it seems likely that the author would never _____ the use of school uniforms. A. suspend B. dictate C. empower D. condone