Writing an Argumentative Essay about the Nobel Prize in Literature — Unit test
Question 2 of 15 • CISD TX- Eng II B CR Nov 2026
Read the excerpt from an editorial.State lawmakers are considering overturning a law that forbids the sale of lottery tickets on Sundays. Proponents of the bill claim that the reason for the potential change is a result of consumer demand. These "state leaders” clearly have no concept of how to maintain family values. Playing the lottery is just as despicable as gambling in a casino and should be outlawed altogether.
Answer
A
Using first-person pronouns shows that the writer has strong opinions against the lottery.
B
Placing “state leaders” in quotation marks indicates that the writer is mocking the lawmakers.
C
Stating the reason for the bill highlights the writer’s anger over the potential change.
D
Comparing the lottery to gambling establishes factual evidence to back the writer’s opinion.