1. (b) The mind of the superior man is conversant with righteousness; the mind of the mean man is conversant with gain. Confucius.

The spine toppers built

1. Open

   • Define the key term first
   • Context-hook opening

2. Build

   • Numbered enumeration
   • Directive-mirroring headers
   • Both sides before the verdict

3. Close

   • Verdict conclusion
   • Forward-looking close

constructionMoves they converged on

• Numbered enumeration65% of answers

  Enumerate points as a numbered list.

• Define the key term first63% of answers

  Open by defining the central term.

• Example as evidence57% of answers

  Tag a concrete example explicitly as evidence.

• Verdict conclusion55% of answers

  End with a clear verdict.

• Directive-mirroring headers37% of answers

  Headers that mirror the question's directive.

stairsEvidence toppers carried (per answer)