Analytical Writing Assessment Question
Claim: Many problems of modern society cannot be solved by laws and the legal system.
Reason: Laws cannot change what is in people's hearts or minds.
Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the claim and the reason on which that claim is based.
The question of whether the legal system can effectively address the myriad problems of modern society remains a topic of complex and multifaceted debate. The prompt posits that the legal system is incapable of resolving these issues, as it cannot change what resides in people's hearts and minds. While it is true that the legal system may not offer direct solutions to certain modern problems, I firmly believe that it remains a relevant and potent tool for societal change.
One prevailing argument suggests that the legal system falls short in addressing contemporary issues such as mental health challenges, including loneliness and digital addiction. It is widely acknowledged that governments cannot impose restrictions on daily screen time without violating individuals' rights to freedom. Similarly, loneliness cannot be eradicated through punitive measures against those who experience it. However, the legal system can indirectly combat issues like loneliness by penalizing discriminatory behavior and instituting mental health awareness programs. For example, anti-discrimination laws and mental health support initiatives can create a more inclusive society, ultimately alleviating loneliness by fostering connections among diverse individuals. Thus, while laws may not provide direct solutions, they can contribute indirectly to mitigating modern problems by shaping social norms and fostering inclusivity.
Furthermore, it would be presumptuous to assume that laws cannot influence human hearts and minds. The legal system can indeed affect people's mental processes, as individuals often fear the consequences of activities punishable by law. This fear can deter individuals from engaging in behaviors deemed unlawful. For example, a person who may be inclined to engage in the act of vandalizing private property through graffiti might resist the temptation if they are aware that such actions could result in a substantial jail sentence. While the law cannot alter the individual's innate inclination for creative expression, it can significantly impact their decision-making process and deter them from pursuing illegal activities. Therefore, through awareness and fear of punishment, the legal system has the potential to shape the hearts and minds of individuals, not by changing their intrinsic preferences, but by guiding their actions toward socially acceptable alternatives.
Moreover, modern societies develop modern laws that evolve to address contemporary challenges. These laws are designed to adapt to an ever-changing landscape of issues, reflecting society's commitment to progress and social justice. Consider environmental protection as an example. A century-old legal framework may not have included provisions to limit the production of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) for safeguarding the environment and mitigating climate change. However, as the detrimental effects of CFCs on the ozone layer became evident, new laws were created to address this emerging problem. The legal system, therefore, reflects the adaptability and responsiveness required to tackle contemporary issues effectively, demonstrating its continuous relevance in an ever-evolving world.
In conclusion, the notion that the legal system is powerless in the face of modern societal problems oversimplifies the intricate relationship between law and society. While it may not directly resolve every issue, the legal system can indirectly contribute to addressing these challenges by shaping social norms, fostering inclusivity, and providing a framework for adapting to an ever-changing world. In doing so, it remains a vital instrument for societal progress, enriching the hearts, minds, and actions of individuals within society.
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Comments
Essay evaluations by e-grader
Grammar and spelling errors:
Line 1, column 1, Rule ID: WHETHER[3]
Message: Wordiness: Shorten this phrase to the shortest possible suggestion.
Suggestion: Whether; The question whether
The question of whether the legal system can effectively addres...
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Transition Words or Phrases used:
but, furthermore, however, if, may, moreover, similarly, so, therefore, thus, while, for example, in conclusion, such as, it is true
Attributes: Values AverageValues Percentages(Values/AverageValues)% => Comments
Performance on Part of Speech:
To be verbs : 10.0 19.5258426966 51% => More to be verbs wanted.
Auxiliary verbs: 21.0 12.4196629213 169% => OK
Conjunction : 18.0 14.8657303371 121% => OK
Relative clauses : 11.0 11.3162921348 97% => OK
Pronoun: 32.0 33.0505617978 97% => OK
Preposition: 58.0 58.6224719101 99% => OK
Nominalization: 16.0 12.9106741573 124% => OK
Performance on vocabulary words:
No of characters: 3204.0 2235.4752809 143% => OK
No of words: 534.0 442.535393258 121% => OK
Chars per words: 6.0 5.05705443957 119% => OK
Fourth root words length: 4.80712388197 4.55969084622 105% => OK
Word Length SD: 3.23068173811 2.79657885939 116% => OK
Unique words: 291.0 215.323595506 135% => OK
Unique words percentage: 0.544943820225 0.4932671777 110% => OK
syllable_count: 996.3 704.065955056 142% => OK
avg_syllables_per_word: 1.9 1.59117977528 119% => OK
A sentence (or a clause, phrase) starts by:
Pronoun: 8.0 6.24550561798 128% => OK
Article: 10.0 4.99550561798 200% => Less articles wanted as sentence beginning.
Subordination: 7.0 3.10617977528 225% => Less adverbial clause wanted.
Conjunction: 3.0 1.77640449438 169% => OK
Preposition: 3.0 4.38483146067 68% => OK
Performance on sentences:
How many sentences: 24.0 20.2370786517 119% => OK
Sentence length: 22.0 23.0359550562 96% => OK
Sentence length SD: 47.9356484142 60.3974514979 79% => OK
Chars per sentence: 133.5 118.986275619 112% => OK
Words per sentence: 22.25 23.4991977007 95% => OK
Discourse Markers: 5.5 5.21951772744 105% => OK
Paragraphs: 5.0 4.97078651685 101% => OK
Language errors: 1.0 7.80617977528 13% => OK
Sentences with positive sentiment : 11.0 10.2758426966 107% => OK
Sentences with negative sentiment : 10.0 5.13820224719 195% => OK
Sentences with neutral sentiment: 3.0 4.83258426966 62% => OK
What are sentences with positive/Negative/neutral sentiment?
Coherence and Cohesion:
Essay topic to essay body coherence: 0.226993121309 0.243740707755 93% => OK
Sentence topic coherence: 0.0701912793634 0.0831039109588 84% => OK
Sentence topic coherence SD: 0.0523851740607 0.0758088955206 69% => OK
Paragraph topic coherence: 0.137010661604 0.150359130593 91% => OK
Paragraph topic coherence SD: 0.0370200247124 0.0667264976115 55% => OK
Essay readability:
automated_readability_index: 18.0 14.1392134831 127% => OK
flesch_reading_ease: 23.77 48.8420337079 49% => Flesch_reading_ease is low.
smog_index: 11.2 7.92365168539 141% => OK
flesch_kincaid_grade: 15.4 12.1743820225 126% => OK
coleman_liau_index: 17.82 12.1639044944 146% => OK
dale_chall_readability_score: 10.49 8.38706741573 125% => OK
difficult_words: 195.0 100.480337079 194% => OK
linsear_write_formula: 14.0 11.8971910112 118% => OK
gunning_fog: 10.8 11.2143820225 96% => OK
text_standard: 18.0 11.7820224719 153% => OK
What are above readability scores?
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Rates: 79.17 out of 100
Scores by essay e-grader: 4.75 Out of 6
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Note: the e-grader does NOT examine the meaning of words and ideas. VIP users will receive further evaluations by advanced module of e-grader and human graders.
Grammar and spelling errors:
Line 1, column 1, Rule ID: WHETHER[3]
Message: Wordiness: Shorten this phrase to the shortest possible suggestion.
Suggestion: Whether; The question whether
The question of whether the legal system can effectively addres...
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Transition Words or Phrases used:
but, furthermore, however, if, may, moreover, similarly, so, therefore, thus, while, for example, in conclusion, such as, it is true
Attributes: Values AverageValues Percentages(Values/AverageValues)% => Comments
Performance on Part of Speech:
To be verbs : 10.0 19.5258426966 51% => More to be verbs wanted.
Auxiliary verbs: 21.0 12.4196629213 169% => OK
Conjunction : 18.0 14.8657303371 121% => OK
Relative clauses : 11.0 11.3162921348 97% => OK
Pronoun: 32.0 33.0505617978 97% => OK
Preposition: 58.0 58.6224719101 99% => OK
Nominalization: 16.0 12.9106741573 124% => OK
Performance on vocabulary words:
No of characters: 3204.0 2235.4752809 143% => OK
No of words: 534.0 442.535393258 121% => OK
Chars per words: 6.0 5.05705443957 119% => OK
Fourth root words length: 4.80712388197 4.55969084622 105% => OK
Word Length SD: 3.23068173811 2.79657885939 116% => OK
Unique words: 291.0 215.323595506 135% => OK
Unique words percentage: 0.544943820225 0.4932671777 110% => OK
syllable_count: 996.3 704.065955056 142% => OK
avg_syllables_per_word: 1.9 1.59117977528 119% => OK
A sentence (or a clause, phrase) starts by:
Pronoun: 8.0 6.24550561798 128% => OK
Article: 10.0 4.99550561798 200% => Less articles wanted as sentence beginning.
Subordination: 7.0 3.10617977528 225% => Less adverbial clause wanted.
Conjunction: 3.0 1.77640449438 169% => OK
Preposition: 3.0 4.38483146067 68% => OK
Performance on sentences:
How many sentences: 24.0 20.2370786517 119% => OK
Sentence length: 22.0 23.0359550562 96% => OK
Sentence length SD: 47.9356484142 60.3974514979 79% => OK
Chars per sentence: 133.5 118.986275619 112% => OK
Words per sentence: 22.25 23.4991977007 95% => OK
Discourse Markers: 5.5 5.21951772744 105% => OK
Paragraphs: 5.0 4.97078651685 101% => OK
Language errors: 1.0 7.80617977528 13% => OK
Sentences with positive sentiment : 11.0 10.2758426966 107% => OK
Sentences with negative sentiment : 10.0 5.13820224719 195% => OK
Sentences with neutral sentiment: 3.0 4.83258426966 62% => OK
What are sentences with positive/Negative/neutral sentiment?
Coherence and Cohesion:
Essay topic to essay body coherence: 0.226993121309 0.243740707755 93% => OK
Sentence topic coherence: 0.0701912793634 0.0831039109588 84% => OK
Sentence topic coherence SD: 0.0523851740607 0.0758088955206 69% => OK
Paragraph topic coherence: 0.137010661604 0.150359130593 91% => OK
Paragraph topic coherence SD: 0.0370200247124 0.0667264976115 55% => OK
Essay readability:
automated_readability_index: 18.0 14.1392134831 127% => OK
flesch_reading_ease: 23.77 48.8420337079 49% => Flesch_reading_ease is low.
smog_index: 11.2 7.92365168539 141% => OK
flesch_kincaid_grade: 15.4 12.1743820225 126% => OK
coleman_liau_index: 17.82 12.1639044944 146% => OK
dale_chall_readability_score: 10.49 8.38706741573 125% => OK
difficult_words: 195.0 100.480337079 194% => OK
linsear_write_formula: 14.0 11.8971910112 118% => OK
gunning_fog: 10.8 11.2143820225 96% => OK
text_standard: 18.0 11.7820224719 153% => OK
What are above readability scores?
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Rates: 79.17 out of 100
Scores by essay e-grader: 4.75 Out of 6
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Note: the e-grader does NOT examine the meaning of words and ideas. VIP users will receive further evaluations by advanced module of e-grader and human graders.