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What is an example of weak evidence?

A
citing something that your friends say
B
citing something that your friends say
C
citing statistics from an encyclopedia
D
citing statistics from an encyclopedia
E
citing the opinion of an expert
F
citing the opinion of an expert
G
citing historical reasons for an event
H
citing historical reasons for an event
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An argumentative essay ends with the conclusion below.In conclusion, collecting comic books is a fun hobby.

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Collecting comic books is an affordable way to enjoy pop art and invest in memorabilia. Which series will you start to collect?
B
My favorite comic book character is the Yellow Storm because she is so bold and powerful. Who is your favorite character?
C
The first comic books were printed in the 1930s and became popular in the United States. Did you know that they are also popular in Japan?
D
People enjoy collecting comic books because the prices range from expensive to very affordable. How much would you be willing to spend?
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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.
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Read this assignment.Plan a speech in which you encourage students to take a class in French culture.

A
Riverbend Community College is offering a sample of French culture this summer to all local students.
B
You can study Renoir’s art, sample fruit-filled crepes, and marvel at famous French fashion without leaving town.
C
The course includes a study of the language, traditions, holidays, food, and industry that drive this European nation.
D
One of Renoir’s most famous paintings, Girl with a Watering Can, will be studied, with an emphasis on impressionist style.
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Shane has made the claim that white mice are clean and friendly house pets.Which is the best example of a counterclaim to this argument?

A
Some people argue that mice are inexpensive to raise.
B
Some people think that mice are dirty and frightening.
C
Some people argue that mice require too much care.
D
Some people think that mice eat cheese and breadcrumbs.
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Which evidence best supports the claim that living in a foreign country is the smartest way to learn a new language?

A
I really hope to spend a semester in Paris because it is the perfect place to see cultural landmarks and improve my French.
B
A television advertisement encourages students to purchase language study software and guarantees a forty-five percent improvement in six weeks.
C
My father spent several years in Peru and learned to speak Spanish so fluently that people thought he was a native Peruvian.
D
Language researchers found that students who lived in a foreign country learned the new language sixty-five percent faster than students learning at home.
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Read this passage from "The American Dream."One of the first things we notice in this dream is an amazing universalism. It does not say some men, but it says all men. It does not say all white men, but it says all men, which includes black men. It does not say all Gentiles, but it says all men, which includes Jews. It does not say all Protestants, but it says all men, which includes Catholics.

A
The passage appeals to logos.
B
The passage appeals to ethos.
C
The passage appeals to pathos.
D
The passage appeals to argument.
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Read this assignment.Plan a presentation in which you propose to the board of your soccer league that your organization host an invitational tournament.

A
Invitational tournaments are often hosted over three-day weekends, such as Labor Day.
B
All invitational tournaments must submit legal paperwork and use league-certified referees.
C
An invitational tournament would bring our organization both publicity and funds to foster growth.
D
The Harbortown Invitational Tournament began in 2002 on two soccer fields at the local high school.
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Read this assignment.Plan a speech in which you encourage students to attend the students versus faculty basketball game.

A
Albert Einstein Middle School has hosted a student versus faculty basketball game for eleven consecutive years.
B
Our faculty are basketball enthusiasts, and two of them played basketball at the college level.
C
The gym will be packed to the rafters as students try to outwit their teachers and score a slam-dunk victory.
D
Our eighth graders will wear the Einstein Middle School team uniforms, while the teachers will create a uniform of their own.
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What multimedia element would enhance a speech about the problems of coastal erosion?

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Option
B
Option
C
Option
D
Option
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Read the counterclaim in an argumentative essay about the importance of teaching handwriting in elementary school.Some people claim that due to technological advancements, students should spend more time learning keyboard skills instead of handwriting techniques.

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However, parents who feel strongly about handwriting practice can simply teach their children at home.
B
However, learning to use correct strokes and forms in handwriting is a waste of classroom time.
C
However, no matter how advanced technology becomes, people will always have a need for quick, legible handwriting.
D
However, many children dislike writing and cannot master the handwriting techniques.
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How does the sidebar about Mary McLeod Bethune support "African American Women in World War II"?

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by highlighting Bethune's work with the Women's Army Corps
B
by illustrating Bethune's resistance to working with the federal government
C
by emphasizing Bethune's activism on behalf of African American nurses
D
by describing Bethune's contributions to the betterment of the United States
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Which excerpt from "African American Women in World War II" contains an emotional appeal to readers?

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"In the meantime, women - including many African American women - assisted the war effort at home by working in factories and offices."
B
"The Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC), created in May 1942, officially allowed women into the US Army for the first time."
C
"There can be no doubt that the contributions of African American women during World War II brought this country closer to what we can be."
D
"Then, in 1945, the government announced the possibility of a draft because of the severe shortage of nurses."
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Read the excerpt from "African American Women in World War II."This was unheard of. The United States had never drafted women into the military. Yet the army still maintained the limit on African American nurses. The hypocrisy was obvious.

A
an appeal to logic and reason
B
an appeal to the reader's emotions
C
an appeal to the author's authority
D
an appeal to the author's credibility
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Read the excerpt from "African American Women in World War II."For many American citizens, African American women among them, democracy was far from complete at home. However, these women joined the war effort and played a significant role in America’s success in World War II.

A
"The Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC), created in May 1942, officially allowed women into the US Army for the first time."
B
"African Americans have fought in every American war since the country was founded, and even before."
C
"Then, in 1945, the government announced the possibility of a draft because of the severe shortage of nurses."
D
"In the meantime, women - including many African American women - assisted the war effort at home by working in factories and offices."
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Read the excerpt from "Wings."We were born with wings that carryinformation, that connect us to ourfriends and leaders. We have a consciencebut we must make quick decisions or we feel we may never catch up to all that's happening.

A
technology
B
life
C
mystery
D
family
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Read the excerpt from "Long Haul."We dug in for the long haul. We livedthrough the turbulent times of the sixties when nothing was certain except uncertainty.

A
the ongoing battle to make the world a better place
B
the connections between the past and the future
C
the achievements of people from the speaker's generation
D
the suffering of people from past generations
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How does the photograph in "African American Women in World War II" provide support for the text?

A
by showing an example of African American women working during wartime
B
by showing an image of a powerful African American leader during the war
C
by showing an image of African American nurses joining the war effort
D
by showing an example of the Women's Army Corps during wartime
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Read the excerpt from President Clinton's 2001 farewell address.Working together, America has done well. Our economy is breaking records with more than 22 million new jobs, the lowest unemployment in 30 years, the highest homeownership ever, the longest expansion in history. Our families and communities are stronger. Thirty-five million Americans have used the family leave law; 8 million have moved off welfare. Crime is at a 25-year low. Over 10 million Americans receive more college aid, and more people than ever are going to college. Our schools are better.

A
"Crime is at a 25-year low."
B
"Thirty-five million Americans have used the family leave law"
C
"Working together, America has done well."
D
"Over 10 million Americans receive more college aid"
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Read the excerpt from President Clinton's 2001 farewell address.But there is no title I will wear more proudly than that of citizen.

A
is confident in his legacy.
B
will miss being president.
C
is honored to be an American.
D
will support the next president.

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