Writing an Argumentative Essay about an Ethical Issue

Question 1

Where does a rebuttal appear in both types of argumentative essay structures?

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C: immediately following a counterclaim

Question 2

Which factor helps you determine how to structure your argumentative essay?

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D: the number of counterclaims I address

Question 3

Which statements would most logically follow this claim in an introductory paragraph? Check all that apply.Claim: It is ethical to promote sugary drinks and energy bars as food that will improve athletic performance.Advertisements for sugary foods often give the false impression that they can turn people into athletes.Sugar is not the only factor in energy drinks and foods that consumers should consider. Having a professional athlete promote a sugary product is in no way deceptive. One type of energy bar contains 15 grams of protein. Energy bars taste good and are an easy way to satisfy hunger.

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B: Sugar is not the only factor in energy drinks and foods that consumers should consider.; C: Having a professional athlete promote a sugary product is in no way deceptive.

Question 4

Which sentence contains ineffective evidence and should be eliminated from this paragraph?

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D: sentence 5

Question 5

Which statement is the strongest rebuttal to the counterclaim?

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C: Despite its sugar content, an energy bar is still more nutritious than many other types of snacks.

Question 6

In order to perform well in sports, you have to have strong muscles. Protein helps build strong muscles. Energy bars typically contain a high amount of protein. Therefore, companies are not being unethical by claiming that consuming their energy bars will enhance athletic performance.

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A: an appeal to the reader’s sense of logic

Question 7

Consider a young person who wishes he had the athletic skill to make the track team, and spends his allowance on an energy bar each day in trying to make that dream come true. It is disappointing to know that some companies mislead impressionable consumers in this way.

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B: an appeal to the reader’s emotions

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