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Research Workshop: Writing and Presenting the Argumentative Essay, Part 2 Answers

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Read a paragraph from a presentation.Most of you probably are fans of typical American sports such as baseball and basketball. However, I urge you to consider watching and participating in sports that are popular in other nations. Most of us are familiar with soccer. However, few of us realize that it is the most popular sport in the world. You’ve all experienced Super Bowl Sunday madness, but that is nothing compared to the international frenzy that sweeps across our planet every four years when soccer’s World Cup occurs. Watching the games of the World Cup can be a fun way to connect with other sports fans around the globe.Based on the paragraph, who is the target audience for this presentation?

A
a general audience
B
a panel of teachers
C
a group of sports journalists
D
a group of professional athletes
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Read this outline for an argumentative speech.1. Introduction: Consuming organic food. A. It is better for your health to consume organic fruits and vegetables instead of conventionally grown produce.2. Organic fruits and vegetables are free of chemicals. A. Farmers who raise organic produce do not use synthetic pesticides. B. Some say the pesticide residue on conventional produce is minimal, but even minimal amounts of pesticide can have a harmful effect over time. C. Organic produce is safer due to the lack of chemicals.3. Organic fruits and vegetables are more nutritious. A. Organic produce is packed with vitamins and minerals. B. Conventionally grown foods are not lacking in nutrition, but the concentration of vitamins and minerals is higher in organic foods. C. Organic produce is healthier due to the high concentration of vitamins and minerals.4. Organic fruits and vegetables are less likely to carry diseases. A. Organic farming is cleaner than conventional farming. B. Organic farming does not include chemicals that kill organisms, however incidences of harmful bacteria are lower in organic produce. C. Organic produce is safer due to the low incidence of harmful bacteria. 5. Organic fruits and vegetables are better for your health for three reasons. A. Organic fruits and vegetables are grown without the use of synthetic chemicals, are more nutritious, and are less likely to spread diseases. B. The lack of chemicals, the high concentration of vitamins and minerals, and the lower incidence of disease are all better for your health. The underlined sentence in the outline is

A
the thesis statement.
B
the topic sentence.
C
a counterclaim.
D
the conclusion.
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In an argumentative speech, include second-person pronouns to

A
connect and engage with your audience.
B
establish yourself as an expert on the subject.
C
show that everyone should share your opinion.
D
demonstrate that you are removed from the topic.
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Read this outline for an argumentative speech.1. Introduction: Consuming organic food. A. It is better for your health to consume organic fruits and vegetables instead of conventionally grown produce.2. Organic fruits and vegetables are free of chemicals. A. Farmers who raise organic produce do not use synthetic pesticides. B. Some say the pesticide residue on conventional produce is minimal, but even minimal amounts of pesticide can have a harmful effect over time. C. Organic produce is safer due to the lack of chemicals.3. Organic fruits and vegetables are more nutritious. A. Organic produce is packed with vitamins and minerals. B. Conventionally grown foods are not lacking in nutrition, but the concentration of vitamins and minerals is higher in organic foods. C. Organic produce is healthier due to the high concentration of vitamins and minerals.4. Organic fruits and vegetables are less likely to carry diseases. A. Organic farming is cleaner than conventional farming. B. Organic farming does not include chemicals that kill organisms, however incidences of harmful bacteria are lower in organic produce. C. Organic produce is safer due to the low incidence of harmful bacteria. 5. Organic fruits and vegetables are better for your health for three reasons. A. Organic fruits and vegetables are grown without the use of synthetic chemicals, are more nutritious, and are less likely to spread diseases. B. The lack of chemicals, the high concentration of vitamins and minerals, and the lower incidence of disease are all better for your health. The underlined sentence in the outline is

A
the thesis statement.
B
supporting evidence.
C
a counterclaim.
D
the conclusion.
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The use of visual cues and transitions in presentations can

A
orient the audience.
B
distract the audience.
C
inform the audience.
D
entertain the audience.
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The evidence in an argumentative speech should include

A
a “hook” to attract attention.
B
an implied thesis statement.
C
facts, statistics, or examples.
D
compelling counterclaims.
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The use of images such as graphs and photos in a presentation

A
can help communicate information visually.
B
can replace reasons and evidence in a speech.
C
could potentially distract audiences from an argument.
D
could possibly send conflicting messages to an audience.
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The thesis statement of an argumentative speech is also known as

A
the claim.
B
the reasons.
C
the evidence.
D
the counterclaim.
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Which statement best describes a good presentation slide?

A
It is preferable to include as much text as possible.
B
A dark-colored background will highlight the text well.
C
Keep it simple and remember that less is usually best.
D
A number of fancy fonts will add depth to the slide.
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Which sentence best demonstrates the language required of an argumentative speech?

A
To improve their games, chess players must face skilled opponents and attempt novel strategies.
B
Chess players often study the strategies and famous matches of well-respected chess masters.
C
Chess players often make the mistake of playing their peers and less-skilled opponents just for fun.
D
The only way for chess players to get any better is by learning from the pros and testing out risky moves.

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