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When developing a written argument, what best explains why an author would use a graph as a source?

A
A graph gives numeric evidence visually.
B
A graph is easy to read and understand.
C
A graph is colorful and will engage the reader.
D
A graph can be used to refute an argument.
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What resource would provide the best evidence to support a written argument about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s achievements?

A
online blogs about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
B
a television program about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
C
an interview with someone who met Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. one time
D
library books discussing the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Mario is writing an argument supporting a proposed bike-helmet law. Mario includes a personal example explaining that he once had a bike accident and avoided serious injury because he was wearing a helmet. If Mario revises his argument, he should

A
remove the personal example because it weakens his argument.
B
learn more about how bike helmets help protect cyclists from impact injuries.
C
talk to other cyclists who have stories or experiences to back up his own.
D
balance his personal example with well-researched, factual examples.
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What is the correct sequence for developing a written argument?

A
claim, evidence, reason, counterclaim and rebuttal, conclusion
B
claim, counterclaim and rebuttal, reason, evidence, conclusion
C
claim, reason, evidence, counterclaim and rebuttal, conclusion
D
claim, conclusion, reason, evidence, counterclaim and rebuttal
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Read the paragraph.The schoolwide food drive is an important program that helps the community and instills a sense of responsibility in students. Last year, students collected over 600 canned goods and gave them to the Neighborhood House food pantry, which serves some of the neediest families in our community. Furthermore, many students said that helping with the drive was the first volunteer program they had ever participated in. Finally, without the student council’s support, the food drive will not be officially promoted within school and will likely languish. Therefore, it is imperative that the student council continue to encourage students to volunteer for this important program.

A
A poll of one hundred students found that after participating in the food drive, seventy-three participants found the experience so rewarding that they sought out new volunteer opportunities.
B
My friend Alvin participated in the food drive and said not only was it the best part of the school year, but he looks forward to helping out with the food drive next year.
C
We can definitely beat our previous goal of six hundred cans by both encouraging additional students to join the program and offering prizes for students who collect the most cans.
D
The student council needs to take a leadership role and promote the food drive so that all students, regardless of their previous volunteer experience, become active participants.
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What is the best example of a situation that would benefit from a written argument?

A
Proposing that your neighborhood increases the land set aside for parks.
B
Explaining why your neighbors should not play loud music at night.
C
Convincing your parents to let you go to a concert of your favorite band.
D
Supporting your best friend who is collecting money for a walkathon.
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What is the first step in developing a written argument?

A
Support your claim with logical evidence.
B
Use transition words to make your argument clear.
C
Write a well-developed argument.
D
Organize the ideas in your argument.
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What is an example of weak evidence?

A
citing something that your friends say
B
citing statistics from an encyclopedia
C
citing the opinion of an expert
D
citing historical reasons for an event

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