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A teacher is explaining to their pupils why chewing gum is banned in school.Look under your desks and seats and tell me what you see there: chewing gum gets left everywhere and it is unsightly, disgusting and unhygienic. It is also costs money to have it removed from tables and chairs, money that would be far better spent on educational resources such as books.The solution is simple. Don't chew gum in school.What is the effect of the short sentences here?The short sentence has been used to build tension and create dramatic suspense as to whether or not the teacher believes that chewing gum should be banned.The short sentences have been used to emphasise the importance of banning chewing gum in school.The short sentence has been used for emphasis.The short sentence has been used to build tension and suspense.I DON'T KNOWSUBMIT ANSWER

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A teacher is explaining to their pupils why chewing gum is banned in school.Look under your desks and seats and tell me what you see there: chewing gum gets left everywhere and it is unsightly, disgusting and unhygienic. It is also costs money to have it removed from tables and chairs, money that would be far better spent on educational resources such as books.The solution is simple. Don't chew gum in school.What is the effect of the short sentences here?The short sentence has been used to build tension and create dramatic suspense as to whether or not the teacher believes that chewing gum should be banned.The short sentences have been used to emphasise the importance of banning chewing gum in school.The short sentence has been used for emphasis.The short sentence has been used to build tension and suspense.I DON'T KNOWSUBMIT ANSWER

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The short sentences in this context are used to emphasize the importance of banning chewing gum in school. They make the teacher's points more direct and impactful, highlighting the negative consequences of chewing gum in school and the benefits of banning it. The final short sentence, "Don't chew gum in school," serves as a clear and concise conclusion to the teacher's argument, leaving no room for ambiguity or misunderstanding.

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