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What is the last step in creating an argumentative essay?

A
researching
B
outlining
C
prewriting
D
revising
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Which statement is an example of an effective claim for an argumentative essay?

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Producers decide which goods to sell, while consumers decide which goods to buy in the free enterprise system.
B
I believe the free enterprise system is the best economic system and should be adopted all around the world.
C
The purest form of the free enterprise system does not include any government interference or restrictions.
D
The free enterprise system has forced some people out of business, allowing only large wealthy companies and people to succeed.
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Read this excerpt from an argumentative essay. In a free enterprise system, companies can become more successful by beating their competitors in service and pricing. Mary Kay Ash’s innovative business plan used her reduced costs and her loyal, home-based sales team to beat the competition at providing cosmetics to American women. The excerpt has an effective style and tone because it is

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strong and passionate.
B
casual and friendly.
C
formal and objective.
D
subjective and opinionated.
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Which question can most help a writer revise an argumentative essay?

A
What is the main purpose of the essay?
B
What is the topic to be addressed?
C
Which subject will help explain the position?
D
Do details provide support for the claim?
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Read the excerpt from the body paragraph of an argumentative essay about entrepreneurs and free enterprise. In a free enterprise system, companies can become more successful by beating their competitors in service and pricing. Mary Kay Ash’s innovative business plan used her reduced costs and her loyal, home-based sales team to beat the competition at providing cosmetics to American women. Why is this excerpt an example of a strong argument?

A
It includes a clear topic sentence and provides effective support.
B
It provides a citation as evidence to support the claim.
C
It is nonspecific so that readers can provide their own interpretations.
D
It states a counterclaim and demonstrates why it is incorrect.
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Read the introduction to an argumentative essay about entrepreneurs and free enterprise. Mary Kay Ash wanted to write a book about women in business. Instead, what transpired was a business plan for Mary Kay, Inc., a cosmetics company. In a free enterprise system, people like Mary Kay Ash have the opportunity to make their own economic decisions and create their own influential businesses. The introduction is effective because it

A
describes the life of a person many readers will know.
B
provides a brief background about the essay’s subject.
C
summarizes the topic and restates the writer’s position.
D
begins the essay with an interesting anecdote or story.
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Which statement best describes the introduction of an argumentative essay?

A
The introduction establishes the focus of the essay and tells readers what the writer’s position will be.
B
The introduction acquaints readers with the topic and sets up the ideas that will be presented.
C
The introduction ties the essay together and tells readers what they have learned and should take away.
D
The introduction fleshes out the argument and includes counterclaims and evidence from research.
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Which statement best describes the conclusion of an argumentative essay?

A
The conclusion establishes the focus of the essay and tells readers what the writer’s position will be.
B
The conclusion fleshes out the argument and includes counterclaims and evidence from research.
C
The conclusion acquaints readers with the topic and sets up the ideas that will be presented.
D
The conclusion ties the essay together and tells readers what they have learned and should take away.
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During the revision phase for an argumentative essay, a writer should

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create a clear argument.
B
check the style and tone.
C
write a strong conclusion.
D
search for facts and evidence.
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While revising an argumentative essay, a writer should

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make the writing friendly and informal, engaging readers.
B
make sure each paragraph has a clearly stated point.
C
focus on including opinions more than evidence.
D
include anecdotes and personal “I” statements.

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