AnswersCISD TX- Eng II B CR Nov 2026Writing an Argumentative Essay about the Nobel Prize in Literature

Writing an Argumentative Essay about the Nobel Prize in Literature — Unit test Answers

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Read the scenario.A pilot is being investigated after an air-traffic accident led to many passengers being injured and hospitalized. Reports about a cover-up by the airline are surfacing, and people have accused the pilot of negligence.The editor-in-chief of the local newspaper has just assigned the story to the most experienced investigative reporter in the newsroom. However, the reporter’s uncle is the pilot being investigated. No one in the newsroom knows about this connection.

A
investigate the claims without revealing that the pilot is her uncle; the fact that he is a relative will not affect her reporting
B
tell the editor-in-chief about her relationship to the pilot, and ask that the story be assigned to another reporter
C
convince the editor-in-chief not to run the story, because the reporter knows that her uncle is a skilled pilot and believes that the allegations are false
D
research and write the article, but have a colleague edit it before it is submitted to make sure there are no signs of bias
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Read the excerpt from a newspaper article.Last night, Fairview police arrested six university students for involvement in an illegal gambling ring. Today, community leaders and university officials are claiming that Professor Shuman, the students’ academic advisor, should also be arrested. Dr. Harris, the department chairperson, reports that Schuman has recently started holding group tutoring sessions in his campus office in the evenings. Video footage from security cameras outside the campus building shows him exiting on several occasions with some of the accused students. Although Shuman denies the gambling ring allegations, he was most likely involved with this illegal activity.

A
by including direct quotations from the professor about his knowledge of the gambling ring
B
by interviewing the department chairman and the professor to get both sides of the story
C
by removing the commentary that the professor is most likely involved in the gambling ring
D
by deleting the department chairman’s and professor’s names from the article
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Read the two passages.Passage 1Violence in video games is unavoidable. More than half of the top video games contain some element of violence. Does this lead to violence in the real world? Logical people know the answer, and the facts prove it. Between 1994 and 2004, video game sales increased by 204 percent. During that same time period, the arrest rate for juveniles committing violent crimes decreased by 63 percent. These facts make it obvious that video games are not a problem.Passage 2The majority of video games contain violence. Children playing these games leads directly to acts of violence. Several studies, including a 2014 study by the Journal of the American Medical Association, have shown a correlation between persistent video game use and aggressive behavior. While my own children play video games, they do not play games labeled "Mature.” Simply avoiding these games and allowing children to play the thousands of other available games is a logical way to avoid a potential problem.

A
Passage 1 is more effective because passage 2 relies on personal anecdotes as the main evidence.
B
Passage 1 is more effective because it uses overstatement for extra emphasis, and passage 2 does not.
C
Passage 2 is more effective because it contains logical and anecdotal, while passage 1 contains a bandwagon appeal and a false dilemma.
D
Passage 2 is more effective because it presents data as empirical evidence, and passage 1 does not.
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Read the passage from a debate speech.The current trade situation in this nation is unacceptable. We continue to lose money to other nations, while those nations prosper. I have a detailed plan to get our country—and its people—back on the right track. My opponent, who uses her time to spread lies and rumors while eating nice dinners bought by you taxpayers, does not even have a plan. I question her priorities.

A
The speaker uses anecdotal evidence with phrases like “back on the right track.”
B
The speaker uses a bandwagon statement by complaining that other nations prosper.
C
The speaker uses an ad hominem argument by attacking an opponent’s honesty.
D
The speaker uses a false dilemma by claiming to have the ideal plan.
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Which source would be most appropriate for researching the question "How does social media affect personal relationships?”

A
a blog post discussing the blogger’s large number of followers
B
a journal article by a psychologist who is studying social media
C
a social media site showing the process of connecting to other users
D
a wiki page discussing appropriate interactions on the internet
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Which image is the best choice for convincing high school students to plant a tree on Earth Day?

A
A photo of a young boy and an adult planting a tree.
Option A
B
An illustration of the planting process for planting an apple tree.
Option B
C
A photo of a group of young people gardening.
Option C
D
An illustration of a young boy and adult male planting a tree.
Option D
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Read the first paragraph from an article in the local online newspaper.Local businesswoman Inés Garcia-Ruiz is joining the race for the state senate seat that is soon to be vacated by retiring senator Benjamin Hall. A long-time resident of this community, Garcia-Ruiz says that, if she is elected, she will "dive into projects that aid low-income families.” This should be obvious to most constituents because she is well known for her impressive charity work. Time and time again, she has worked tirelessly to improve the lives of those living in poverty in our community.

A
by removing the reference to Garcia-Ruiz being a local businesswoman
B
by removing idioms, such as “dive into” and “time and time again”
C
by eliminating the reference to projects that aid low-income families
D
by eliminating emotional language used to describe the charity work
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Read this prompt.Create a presentation to convince school board members that district 16 should add a week-long October break to next year’s school calendar, like other districts in the state.Which reason best supports the claim in this prompt?

A
Schoolchildren need time in the fall to prepare for upcoming holidays.
B
The number of school days required by the board is too many for students.
C
Students need a break to study for their rigorous midterm exams.
D
There are too many fast-approaching events on the school calendar.
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How does the writer best use evidence to support the claim? Select three options.

A
The writer uses empirical evidence by including specific data about student debt and loans.
B
The writer uses empirical evidence by referring to the amount of money that his daughter and her friends owe in student debt.
C
The writer uses logical evidence by claiming that his daughter owes a significant amount of money.
D
The writer uses logical evidence by explaining a reasonable theory about paychecks being less.
E
The writer uses anecdotal evidence by sharing a personal connection to the student debt problem.
F
The writer uses anecdotal evidence by discussing how his daughter’s debt is more than his was.
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Which element would be most appropriate for a multimedia presentation on the causes of animal extinction?

A
a feature-length documentary on an animal that recently became extinct
B
a full podcast on animals that have gone extinct in the past one hundred years
C
the name of a video about animal extinction that the audience can find online
D
a short video clip about a few animals that were recently declared extinct
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Read the passage.(1) Social media is here to stay. (2) No amount of complaining by an older generation who cannot even turn on a computer will change the fact that we live in a social media world. (3) Increasing access to social media for people who are afraid to use it or unwilling to try it should be the first step toward making the playing field a bit more even for everyone.

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an ad hominem attack
B
an appeal to emotion
C
a false dilemma
D
a bandwagon appeal
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What are the most effective techniques to present text in a multimedia presentation? Select three options.elaborate fontsbulleted textparagraphsheadingsadequate font size

A
elaborate fonts
B
bulleted text
C
paragraphs
D
headings
E
adequate font size
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Read the claim.The overuse of social media has led to a decline in the academic performance of this country’s high school students.Which reasons are logically sound and could be used to support the claim? Select two options.High school students are spending more time on social media than they are studying and completing homework.Grades at a specific high school are worse this year than they were 20 years ago, when social media was not a distraction.Social media is causing many problems in society, including a lack of attention and a more negative attitude toward education among students in my neighborhood.You can read several articles about students around the country causing problems at school rather than focusing on academics.Standardized test scores dropped or remained stagnant in many states in 2017, which was the peak year to date for social media use.

A
High school students are spending more time on social media than they are studying and completing homework.
B
Grades at a specific high school are worse this year than they were 20 years ago, when social media was not a distraction.
C
Social media is causing many problems in society, including a lack of attention and a more negative attitude toward education among students in my neighborhood.
D
You can read several articles about students around the country causing problems at school rather than focusing on academics.
E
Standardized test scores dropped or remained stagnant in many states in 2017, which was the peak year to date for social media use.
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Read the headline.Governor Raids Funding for After-School Programs for Preschoolers

A
The headline is objective because there is no indication of bias for or against the governor.
B
The headline is objective because the words are unemotional and have a neutral connotation.
C
The headline is not objective because the word raids adds emotion to the language.
D
The headline is not objective because the word preschoolers adds emotion to the language.
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best

a
an interview with a database developer who specializes in privacy issues
a
an online database of a doctor’s list of current patients
a
a video testimonial about a doctor using a patient’s records for improper reasons
a
a video of a patient looking up his or her profile online
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Which public-speaking behavior would be most distracting for an audience?

A
using formal language
B
repeating phrases for effect
C
anxiously pacing back and forth
D
making gestures to reinforce the message
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A high school student has just won a science award from NASA, and the local paper is reporting on this accomplishment. Which headline would best indicate that the priority of the news source is to maintain credibility?

A
Science Whiz Wins Big Time
B
High School Senior’s Determination Pays Off
C
Jones High School Senior Wins NASA Award
D
Smith’s Accomplishments Amaze the Community
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Which best defines a logical fallacy?

a
an error in reasoning
c
credit given to an author for his or her ideas
a
an opposing argument
e
evidence based on scientific research
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The image shows a glass of dirty water with a straw in it.

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“Although many people drink water that looks like this, it is still safe to drink.”
B
“If our water supply is not cleaned up, your next glass could look like this.”
C
“Too many people around the world do not have access to clean water.”
D
“A clean water supply ensures that an area’s population remains healthy.”

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