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Read the excerpt from Liam’s blog. If it’s spring cleaning time at your house, please consider giving me a call! My friends and I started washing windows three years ago. We supply all of our own equipment and leave your house sparkling clean. Our service is guaranteed! The purpose of Liam’s blog is to

A
teach readers about window cleaning safety.
B
entertain with stories about his job.
C
advertise his window washing service.
D
persuade readers to use his cleaning products.
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Leah’s blog claims that teenagers can be successful entrepreneurs. Which evidence is best for developing her claim?

A
an article about a business owner who hires high schoolers to work as bike messengers
B
a graph comparing the annual savings of male students to that of female students
C
an interview with a 14-year-old boy who earned $5,000 making and selling cheesecakes
D
a pie chart that illustrates teens’ spending habits on apparel, music, food, and entertainment
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How is writing a blog different from academic writing? Choose three correct answers.

A
A blog can be written in first-person point of view.
B
A blog can include informal language.
C
A blog includes personal and emotional details.
D
A blog is written in third-person point of view.
E
A blog uses formal language and structure.
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Which blog statement is an example of a claim?

A
Elbow Lake was given its name because it is near a bend in the road.
B
Elbow Lake is a valuable natural resource that needs protection.
C
Elbow Lake is home to freshwater fish such as sunfish, perch, and trout.
D
Elbow Lake was the lovely location of last year’s Community Day picnic.
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Megan’s blog claims that dance can be used to understand a variety of cultures and people. Which evidence is best for developing her claim?

A
a map depicting various locations of American ballroom-dance classes
B
a study proving that dance is an effective way to lower blood pressure
C
a chart showing the significance of three traditional African dances
D
a scientific article explaining the physics needed to achieve balance in ballet
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Which multimedia choice would be most effective in persuading blog readers to plant a vegetable garden?

A
a clip of an interview with a successful teenaged gardener
B
a graph illustrating the vegetables grown in the US
C
a video clip featuring a giant animated carrot
D
a photo including turn-of-the-century farmers
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When researching evidence to develop a claim, which are credible sources for a blogger to use? Choose three correct answers.

A
encyclopedias
B
.gov or .edu websites
C
wiki websites
D
.com websites
E
libraries
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Spencer’s blog claims that national parks are the best vacation destinations. Which evidence is best for developing his claim?

A
a study that proves adults who take yearly vacations have lower blood pressure than those who do not
B
a chart that compares the number of national parks in the eastern United States to that in the western states
C
an interview with a travel agent who advertises cruises, eco-tours, and whitewater rafting trips
D
a personal account from a park visitor who describes positive adventures at Grand Canyon and Yellowstone parks
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Read the excerpt from Ally’s blog. My first driving lesson was a disaster. The only thing I knew about driving was how to turn on the radio! My instructor, Ms. Shelley, was really patient. Still, after two missed turns, a scary moment on the highway, and a close call in the parking lot, I could tell she was happy to finally get back behind the wheel! The purpose of Ally’s blog is to

A
persuade readers to wear seatbelts.
B
entertain with humorous anecdotes.
C
advertise for Ms. Shelley’s driving school.
D
teach readers how to pass a driving course.

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