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Read Gunther's evaluation of an argument.In his editorial "Better Safe Than Sorry?: Revisiting the Debate over Capital Punishment," Nemo Jones effectively lays out his argument that the death penalty should be abolished. In his thorough examination of the evidence, he presents authoritative case studies of people whose innocence was proven too late and of criminals who were undeterred by thoughts of capital punishment. He examines comprehensive statistics regarding these groups and summarizes years of interviews with officials in government, law enforcement, and the penal system. His final paragraphs contain the most emotionally persuasive evidence, as he relates the lasting effects on the children of those who have been put to death.

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the thesis statement
B
a summary of the claim
C
an evaluation of the evidence
D
a concluding statement
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Read this passage from Giovanna's evaluation of an argument claiming that climate change is not affected by human activity.Niemand's article on climate change in the editorial section of today's newspaper offers a weak argument. His reasoning consists of little more than unsubstantiated assertions that climate change is not affected by human activity.In an effective evaluation, which element would follow this statement?

A
a summary of Niemand's claim
B
text evidence from Niemand's argument
C
a restatement of Giovanna's evaluation
D
the name and source of Niemand's article
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In "Water Flowing from Toilet to Tap May Be Hard to Swallow,” what reasons does Schwartz give to support his claim? Select two options."Water recycling is common for uses like irrigation; purple pipes in many California towns deliver water to golf courses, zoos and farms.""Enticing people to drink recycled water, however, requires getting past what experts call the 'yuck' factor.""In November, the San Diego City Council voted for a $2.9 billion Pure Water program to provide a third of the city’s daily needs by 2035.""The processes . . . that clean the water include microfiltration that strains out anything larger than 0.2 microns, removing almost all suspended solids, bacteria and protozoa.""People tend to judge risk emotionally, he said, and a phrase like 'toilet to tap' can undercut earnest explanations."

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"Water recycling is common for uses like irrigation; purple pipes in many California towns deliver water to golf courses, zoos and farms."
B
"Enticing people to drink recycled water, however, requires getting past what experts call the 'yuck' factor."
C
"In November, the San Diego City Council voted for a $2.9 billion Pure Water program to provide a third of the city’s daily needs by 2035."
D
"The processes . . . that clean the water include microfiltration that strains out anything larger than 0.2 microns, removing almost all suspended solids, bacteria and protozoa."
E
"People tend to judge risk emotionally, he said, and a phrase like 'toilet to tap' can undercut earnest explanations."
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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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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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What elements should be included in a paragraph that evaluates a writer’s argument? Select three options.a brief biography of the writera summary of the writer's claiman analysis of the writer's concluding statementsan analysis of the writer's reasons and evidencea response to the writer's position saying if it is right or wrong

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a brief biography of the writer
B
a summary of the writer's claim
C
an analysis of the writer's concluding statements
D
an analysis of the writer's reasons and evidence
E
a response to the writer's position saying if it is right or wrong
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Which claims are supported by relevant evidence? Select two options.Drinking coffee is good for you. Two recent studies have shown that coffee drinkers live longer.Everyone should take vitamins. My mother says that people do not get enough nutrients from what they eat.Vote for McKayla Johnson for president. She's on the volleyball team, and she gets good grades in all of her classes.Students should use e-books. Many suffer from back trouble from carrying so many books in their backpacks.Listening to music damages your hearing. If you talk to someone wearing headphones, they often don't answer.

A
Drinking coffee is good for you. Two recent studies have shown that coffee drinkers live longer.
B
Everyone should take vitamins. My mother says that people do not get enough nutrients from what they eat.
C
Vote for McKayla Johnson for president. She's on the volleyball team, and she gets good grades in all of her classes.
D
Students should use e-books. Many suffer from back trouble from carrying so many books in their backpacks.
E
Listening to music damages your hearing. If you talk to someone wearing headphones, they often don't answer.
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Read Lola's argument that post-secondary degrees are beneficial. It seems like every high school student is expected to further their education after high school. Some teenagers resent the pressure this expectation puts on them. But we teens have to be realistic. A college degree or skilled trade certificate is necessary in today's world. 75% of new jobs today require job applicants to have a college degree. Many jobs require specific skills acquired through courses geared to that profession. Of course, not every job requires the exact subject matter you learned at college. But employers are looking for people with perseverance, analytical skills, and the ability to communicate. Those are the things you will learn during your years at college or in an apprenticeship.

A
The evidence is relevant but insufficient because it only discusses things one learns after high school.
B
The evidence sufficiently supports the reason about getting a job but does not relate to the claim.
C
The evidence relates to the claim but does not sufficiently address teenagers' resentment of the pressure to continue schooling.
D
The evidence is relevant and sufficient because the main reason people continue their education is to gain skills to find a job and support themselves.
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What would be the best thesis statement for an evaluation of Dan DeLuca's argument in "Dylan's Nobel Prize Settles Debate: Rock Lyrics Are Poetry"?

A
When Bob Dylan won the Nobel Prize for Literature, it sparked a major controversy.
B
Dan DeLuca has written an editorial stating his opinion that rock lyrics are poetry.
C
I really enjoyed reading Dan DeLuca's article about Bob Dylan winning the Nobel Prize.
D
Despite his passionate argument that rock lyrics are poetry, Dan DeLuca fails to convince.
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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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