Evaluating an Argument Answers

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Read the introduction to Samantha's argument.My friends like going to fast food restaurants. It's not that I mind, but I'm a vegan, and these restaurants offer few things that I can eat. Even salads contain ingredients like cheese, eggs, and ham. What's more, there may be cream or gelatin in the dressing. Sometimes all I can do is order something to drink, while my friends enjoy their meals. By not offering vegan meals, fast food restaurants are missing out on additional sales.

A
Fast food restaurants attract a lot of customers.
B
Fast food restaurants need to create more varied menus.
C
Fast food restaurants would profit from offering vegan meals.
D
Fast food restaurants would lose money by catering to vegans.
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Which statement would best conclude an evaluation of Dan DeLuca's argument in "Dylan's Nobel Prize Settles Debate: Rock Lyrics Are Poetry"?

A
DeLuca shows an impressive knowledge of the entire range of Dylan's creative output.
B
Overall, DeLuca's wide-ranging evidence will prove that rock lyrics are indeed poetry.
C
I find the examples of internal rhyme to be the most convincing evidence DeLuca offers.
D
DeLuca calls on novelists and a US president for their opinions of the Nobel committee's decision.
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Which statement is the most effective claim?

A
Organic foods are a healthier option than conventional foods.
B
It is easier to find organic foods than to find conventional foods.
C
Restaurants are beginning to serve more organic foods.
D
Some think that organic foods are tastier than conventional foods.

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