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An outline for an argumentative essay about capitalism and socialism

A
explains the essay’s structure.
B
chooses evidence to support a counterclaim.
C
cites primary sources.
D
chooses evidence to support a claim.
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The body paragraphs of an argumentative essay should include

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a brief introduction, counterarguments, and a summary of the overall claim.
B
a strong claim, counterarguments, and a transition to the final conclusion.
C
supporting evidence, counterarguments, and a bibliography that lists all research sources used.
D
a strong reason, counterarguments, and a concluding statement that supports the claim.
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A strong outline for an argumentative essay should include

A
educated opinions to provide the argument.
B
only the introduction and conclusion.
C
every detail that will be in the essay.
D
evidence to support a claim.
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After presenting a reason and evidence in an argumentative essay, a writer should present

A
a counterclaim.
B
the conclusion.
C
additional evidence.
D
an additional reason.
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Which best supports the claim that capitalism provides more benefits for individuals than socialism?

A
a primary source that explains why there are more capitalist societies than socialist ones
B
a graph showing that people in capitalist societies tend to create more wealth
C
a primary source that describes how capitalism creates wealth for corporations
D
a graph showing that people in capitalist societies work longer hours
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The body paragraphs in an outline for an argumentative essay should be

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arranged by least important to most important facts.
B
divided by a system of letters and numbers.
C
arranged by shortest to longest sections.
D
divided by a system of upper- and lowercase letters.
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The flow chart shows some of the steps in an argumentative essay. Expand Image The flow chart shows how an argumentative essay should be

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introduced.
B
organized.
C
revised.
D
researched.
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Which are parts of an effective argument? Choose three correct answers.

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unreliable sources
B
evidence
C
a claim
D
a counterclaim
E
biased opinions
F
a bibliography

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