AnswersEnglish IIWriting an Argumentative Essay about the Nobel Prize in Literature

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Read the claim from an argumentative essay. Bob Dylan should not have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. Which sentence best states a counterclaim?

A
Bob Dylan has written many enduring songs and received many awards for his musical achievements.
B
Dylan's lyrics have had an enduring impact on people around the world, but they are not poetry nor prose.
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Only die-hard fans would argue that Bob Dylan's song lyrics are literature.
D
The committee may have chosen Dylan in order to make the Nobel Prize relevant to the 21st century.
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Read the passage from an argumentative essay. (1) It's no wonder students' grades drop when they enter high school. (2) They are suffering various effects of sleep deprivation. (3) They cannot focus, they fall asleep in class, and they often forget what they have read or heard. (4) They may even hallucinate. How should sentence 3 be revised to clarify relationships among ideas?

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by connecting it to sentence 2 with "so"
B
by connecting it to sentence 4 with "and"
C
by adding "In addition" to the beginning of the sentence
D
by adding "Specifically" to the beginning of the sentence
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Read the excerpt from an argument in favor of having classes start later. As children get older, they go to bed later. _____, their classes begin earlier. _____, they are increasingly sleep deprived. Which transitional words or phrases should be used to clarify the relationships between the ideas?

A
Yet; As a result
B
But; However
C
However; In addition
D
For example; Therefore
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Read the counterclaim from an argumentative essay. Bob Dylan's lyrics are just as effective without musical accompaniment. Which reason would best refute the counterclaim?

A
It is impossible to separate song lyrics from the music that accompanies them.
B
Only die-hard fans and the uninformed would argue that Bob Dylan's lyrics are literature.
C
Dylan has written many enduring songs and received many awards for his musical achievements.
D
Song lyrics are no better than childish nonsense without the music that accompanies them.
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Read this excerpt from an argument supporting the claim that the government should limit the amount of sugar in sugary drinks. (1) Consuming too much sugar can lead to dangerous medical conditions. (2) For example, people may develop obesity, tooth decay, or adult-onset diabetes. Which statement most accurately describes the relationship between the ideas in the two sentences?

A
Sentence 1 supports the claim, and sentence 2 provides supporting evidence.
B
Sentence 1 provides evidence for sentence 2 to draw a conclusion.
C
Sentence 1 is a claim, and sentence 2 lists supporting reasons for the claim.
D
Sentence 1 states a counterclaim to the argument, and sentence 2 refutes it.
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Manjit is writing an argumentative essay to support her claim that her high school should not start classes before 9 a.m. This is one of her reasons. Student Work Teenagers learn better if they have had enough sleep. Which evidence best supports the reason?

A
Teenagers who start school later might not have time for after-school sports.
B
Teenagers who are tired are often tardy or fall asleep in class.
C
If students start school later, it could make parents late for work.
D
Students should go to bed earlier so they will not be so tired in the morning.
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Sanjay is writing a rebuttal to this counterclaim. Student Work Teachers should not assign a heavy homework load because many high school students have jobs and their share of household chores. Which reason can Sanjay use to most effectively refute the counterclaim?

A
I am a high school student who manages to work, take care of my little brother, and keep up with my homework, too. If I can do this, there is no reason others cannot do it, too.
B
It is true that students often work and do household chores, but managing homework in addition to other responsibilities helps students learn to organize their time efficiently and prioritize their studies.
C
Even though students may work or help out at home, it is impossible to learn in today's overcrowded classrooms. People who say there should not be any homework need to be realistic and accept facts.
D
It is true that some students work and help out at home. However, there are many others who do not, and these students are even more likely to leave their homework undone.
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How does an effective argumentative essay address counterclaims?

A
It ignores counterclaims but offers overwhelming evidence to support its own claim.
B
It acknowledges counterclaims and provides a fair and objective rebuttal.
C
It ignores counterclaims because mentioning them would weaken the writer's argument.
D
It acknowledges counterclaims but shows that they make no sense.
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Nico is brainstorming reasons to support this claim for his argumentative essay. Student Work Bob Dylan deserved to win the Nobel Prize. Which reasons would be the most effective? Choose two correct answers.

A
Dylan has been internationally acclaimed for more than half a century.
B
It has been almost a quarter century since an American won the Nobel Prize in Literature.
C
The effect of Dylan's music on his listeners and fans has not always been positive.
D
True poetry does not require music to be effective, but Dylan's lyrics work only when put to music.
E
Dylan is first and foremost a poet, and poetry is often accompanied by music.

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