AnswersLanguage Arts 8 - ELA3008 ICStructuring an Effective Argument

Structuring an Effective Argument Answers

10 verified answers1 views
1
Free Preview

Why is the claim considered the umbrella of the argument?

A
All the specific reasons of the argument are protected under it.
B
All the specific reasons of the argument are protected under it.
C
All of the other parts of the argument must fit under it.
D
All of the other parts of the argument must fit under it.
E
All the supporting evidence of the argument must work within it.
F
All the supporting evidence of the argument must work within it.
G
All the specific points within the argument must be sheltered by it.
H
All the specific points within the argument must be sheltered by it.
2
Free Preview

Read the paragraph.The schoolwide food drive is an important program that helps the community and instills a sense of responsibility in students. Last year, students collected over 600 canned goods and gave them to the Neighborhood House food pantry, which serves some of the neediest families in our community. Furthermore, many students said that helping with the drive was the first volunteer program they had ever participated in. Finally, without the student council’s support, the food drive will not be officially promoted within school and will likely languish. Therefore, it is imperative that the student council continue to encourage students to volunteer for this important program.

A
I have volunteered for food drives and found the experience rewarding.
B
I have volunteered for food drives and found the experience rewarding.
C
Food drives will often collect hundreds of cans for needy people.
D
Food drives will often collect hundreds of cans for needy people.
E
The Neighborhood House is an important part of our community.
F
The Neighborhood House is an important part of our community.
G
The student council should continue to support the schoolwide food drive.
H
The student council should continue to support the schoolwide food drive.
3

Read the paragraph.Climate change resulting from greenhouse gases is a serious issue that demands immediate action. Throughout the world, we can already see the significant effects of climate change on people and natural habitats.

A
If we do not take action now, our world will undergo drastic changes that will negatively affect our environment for thousands of years.
B
If we do not take action now, our world will undergo drastic changes that will negatively affect our environment for thousands of years.
C
I’ve seen temperatures rise over my lifetime, and I hate to think of them rising further.
D
I’ve seen temperatures rise over my lifetime, and I hate to think of them rising further.
E
Scientists will lead the way with new evidence, but we all must join together to take effective action against this impending issue.
F
Scientists will lead the way with new evidence, but we all must join together to take effective action against this impending issue.
G
More and more, our ice caps will melt and our weather will change, and only those of us who are insightful will take a stand.
H
More and more, our ice caps will melt and our weather will change, and only those of us who are insightful will take a stand.
4

When developing a counterclaim, you should

A
not make your counterclaim’s evidence closely factual because you should not undermine your central argument.
B
not make your counterclaim’s evidence closely factual because you should not undermine your central argument.
C
interview people who disagree with your argument’s claim in order to understand their opinions.
D
interview people who disagree with your argument’s claim in order to understand their opinions.
E
thoroughly research the evidence to make sure you understand the facts behind the counterclaim.
F
thoroughly research the evidence to make sure you understand the facts behind the counterclaim.
G
supply personal evidence and experience as to why you disagree with the counterclaim.
H
supply personal evidence and experience as to why you disagree with the counterclaim.
5

When developing a written argument, what best explains why an author would use a graph as a source?

A
A graph gives numeric evidence visually.
B
A graph gives numeric evidence visually.
C
A graph is easy to read and understand.
D
A graph is easy to read and understand.
E
A graph is colorful and will engage the reader.
F
A graph is colorful and will engage the reader.
G
A graph can be used to refute an argument.
H
A graph can be used to refute an argument.
6

What resource would provide the best evidence to support a written argument about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s achievements?

A
online blogs about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
B
online blogs about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
C
a television program about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
D
a television program about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
E
an interview with someone who met Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. one time
F
an interview with someone who met Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. one time
G
library books discussing the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
H
library books discussing the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
7

What best explains why you should use transitions when writing an argument?

A
Transitions help engage and interest the reader in the argument’s subject matter.
B
Transitions help clarify the central argument for the reader.
C
Transitions help the reader understand how the ideas in the argument are connected.
D
Transitions make reading an argument smoother and more enjoyable.
8

What best explains why a written argument without transitions might not work?

A
The relationship between the examples and the conclusion would be unclear and hard to understand.
B
The relationship between ideas would lack the appropriate emphasis and logical flow.
C
The relationship between the claim, reasons, and evidence would be too vague and wouldn’t make sense.
D
The relationship between different parts of the argument would be unclear and hard to follow.
9

What transition would you most likely use when supporting a claim with evidence?

A
For instance
B
However
C
This means
D
In other words
10

Read the paragraph.Climate change resulting from greenhouse gases is a serious issue that demands immediate action. Throughout the world, we can already see the significant effects of climate change on people and natural habitats.

A
Scientists have studied climate change for years, and they largely agree that the climate is changing. Scientists can drill core samples in Antarctic ice and study the carbon dioxide in these samples to see how greenhouse gases have risen in our atmosphere. They can also measure how quickly the ocean is rising year after year.
B
Scientists have studied climate change for years, and they largely agree that the climate is changing. Scientists can drill core samples in Antarctic ice and study the carbon dioxide in these samples to see how greenhouse gases have risen in our atmosphere. They can also measure how quickly the ocean is rising year after year.
C
Unfortunately, many polls show that climate change is not a major concern among large portions of the population. Therefore, it is imperative that we work together to raise people’s consciousness of this important issue. If we work together, we can make climate change an issue that everyone cares about.
D
Unfortunately, many polls show that climate change is not a major concern among large portions of the population. Therefore, it is imperative that we work together to raise people’s consciousness of this important issue. If we work together, we can make climate change an issue that everyone cares about.
E
I’ve noticed that summers are warmer and longer. Trees in my neighborhood bloom two to three weeks earlier than they used to when I was growing up. Sometimes, we barely get any snow in winter, which means we can longer go skiing or sledding.
F
I’ve noticed that summers are warmer and longer. Trees in my neighborhood bloom two to three weeks earlier than they used to when I was growing up. Sometimes, we barely get any snow in winter, which means we can longer go skiing or sledding.
G
Many meteorologists suggest that the increased severity of hurricanes, tornadoes and drought is a direct result of climate change. Sea levels are increasing as polar ice caps melt. Towns in the arctic that were built on permafrost are sinking as the permafrost melts.
H
Many meteorologists suggest that the increased severity of hurricanes, tornadoes and drought is a direct result of climate change. Sea levels are increasing as polar ice caps melt. Towns in the arctic that were built on permafrost are sinking as the permafrost melts.

Did you find these answers helpful?

More from this Course

Quiz
10 verified answers

Structuring an Effective Argument

Quiz
1 verified answers

Structuring an Effective Argument

Quiz
10 verified answers

Historical Setting and Theme in The Land