Writing an Argumentative Essay about the Nobel Prize in Literature Answers

Sanjay is writing a rebuttal to this counterclaim.Teachers should not assign a heavy homework load because many high school students have jobs and their share of household chores.

A

Even though students may work or help out at home, it is impossible to learn in today's overcrowded classrooms. People who say there should not be any homework need to be realistic and accept facts.

B

It is true that some students work and help out at home. However, there are many others who do not, and these students are even more likely to leave their homework undone.

C

I am a high school student who manages to work, take care of my little brother, and keep up with my homework, too. If I can do this, there is no reason others cannot do it, too.

D

It is true that students often work and do household chores, but managing homework in addition to other responsibilities helps students learn to organize their time efficiently and prioritize their studies.

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Which evidence would best support João's rebuttal? Select three options.

A

Sleep deprivation harms memory.

B

Overtired teens are more prone to accidents.

C

Researchers do not know why human beings need to sleep.

D

Sleep deprivation has been used as an interrogation technique.

E

Teens dealing from sleep deprivation lose the ability to focus.

1

Paco's teacher has asked him to add a transition in the introduction to his argumentative essay in favor of abolishing tuition at public colleges.(1) Today, even many blue-collar, retail, and clerical jobs require applicants to have a college degree. (2) _____, going to college—even a public college—is becoming more and more expensive. (3) What's a student with little money to do? (4) The only way to make higher education accessible to students with low incomes is to abolish tuition at public colleges.

A

Additionally

B

Although

C

Similarly

D

However

2

Which evidence would best support João's rebuttal? Select three options.

A

Sleep deprivation harms memory.

B

Overtired teens are more prone to accidents.

C

Researchers do not know why human beings need to sleep.

D

Sleep deprivation has been used as an interrogation technique.

E

Teens dealing from sleep deprivation lose the ability to focus.

2

Read the claim from Dan DeLuca's editorial "Dylan's Nobel Prize Settles Debate: Rock Lyrics Are Poetry."Are rock lyrics poetry? The answer must be yes.

A

"The Swedish Academy's decision to honor Dylan set off an online debate."

B

"Salman Rushdie, a Nobel candidate himself, called Dylan ‘the brilliant inheritor of the bardic tradition.’"

C

"Dylan is of course enormously influential."

D

"The Nobel is given for a body of work."

2

Read the claim from Anna North's editorial "Why Bob Dylan Shouldn’t Have Gotten a Nobel."Bob Dylan does not deserve the Nobel Prize in Literature.

A

"He is a wonderful musician, a world-class songwriter and an enormously influential figure in American culture."

B

"When the Nobel committee gives the literature prize to a musician, it misses the opportunity to honor a writer."

C

"By honoring a musical icon, the committee members may have wanted to bring new cultural currency to the prize and make it feel relevant to a younger generation."

D

"Bob Dylan does not need a Nobel Prize in Literature, but literature needs a Nobel Prize."

3

Read the claim from Dan DeLuca's editorial "Dylan's Nobel Prize Settles Debate: Rock Lyrics Are Poetry."Are rock lyrics poetry? The answer must be yes.

A

"The Swedish Academy's decision to honor Dylan set off an online debate."

B

"Salman Rushdie, a Nobel candidate himself, called Dylan ‘the brilliant inheritor of the bardic tradition.’"

C

"Dylan is of course enormously influential."

D

"The Nobel is given for a body of work."

3

How does an effective argumentative essay address counterclaims?

A

It acknowledges counterclaims but shows that they make no sense.

B

It acknowledges counterclaims and provides a fair and objective rebuttal.

C

It ignores counterclaims but offers overwhelming evidence to support its own claim.

D

It ignores counterclaims because mentioning them would weaken the writer's argument.

3

Which statements best describe an effective claim in an argumentative essay? Select two options.It is precise and clear.It is debatable but cannot be refuted.It is emotional and states an opinion.It states a bias using clear language.It states a fact using precise language.

A

It is precise and clear.

B

It is debatable but cannot be refuted.

C

It is emotional and states an opinion.

D

It states a bias using clear language.

E

It states a fact using precise language.

4

Manjit is writing an argumentative essay to support her claim that her high school should not start classes before 9 a.m. This is one of her reasons.Teenagers learn better if they have had enough sleep.

A

Teenagers who are tired are often tardy or fall asleep in class.

B

If students start school later, it could make parents late for work.

C

Students should go to bed earlier so they will not be so tired in the morning.

D

Teenagers who start school later might not have time for after-school sports.

4

Read the excerpt from an argument in favor of having classes start later.As children get older, they go to bed later. _____, their classes begin earlier. _____, they are increasingly sleep deprived.

A

But; However

B

Yet; As a result

C

However; In addition

D

For example; Therefore

4

Manjit is writing an argumentative essay to support her claim that her high school should not start classes before 9 a.m. This is one of her reasons.Teenagers learn better if they have had enough sleep.

A

Teenagers who are tired are often tardy or fall asleep in class.

B

If students start school later, it could make parents late for work.

C

Students should go to bed earlier so they will not be so tired in the morning.

D

Teenagers who start school later might not have time for after-school sports.

5

Read the counterclaim from an argumentative essay.Bob Dylan's lyrics are just as effective without musical accompaniment.

A

Only die-hard fans and the uninformed would argue that Bob Dylan's lyrics are literature.

B

It is impossible to separate song lyrics from the music that accompanies them.

C

Song lyrics are no better than childish nonsense without the music that accompanies them.

D

Dylan has written many enduring songs and received many awards for his musical achievements.

5

Which statements best describe her paragraph? Select three options.

A

Sentence 1 offers a logical reason that supports Beatriz's claim.

B

Sentences 2–3 do not offer relevant evidence to support the main idea of the paragraph.

C

Sentences 2–5 could be supported by relevant examples of Dylan's lyrics.

D

Sentences 2–5 do not offer sufficient evidence to support the main idea of the paragraph.

E

Sentence 6 introduces a new reason rather than evidence that supports the main idea of this paragraph.

5

Which transitional words or phrases best fit in the blank? Select two options.

A

As a result,

B

Because

C

In conclusion,

D

Similarly,

E

To summarize,

5

Read this excerpt from an argument supporting the claim that the government should limit the amount of sugar in sugary drinks.(1) Consuming too much sugar can lead to dangerous medical conditions. (2) For example, people may develop obesity, tooth decay, or adult-onset diabetes.

A

Sentence 1 states a counterclaim to the argument, and sentence 2 refutes it.

B

Sentence 1 is a claim, and sentence 2 lists supporting reasons for the claim.

C

Sentence 1 provides evidence for sentence 2 to draw a conclusion.

D

Sentence 1 supports the claim, and sentence 2 provides supporting evidence.

6

Read this excerpt from an argument supporting the claim that the government should limit the amount of sugar in sugary drinks.(1) Consuming too much sugar can lead to dangerous medical conditions. (2) For example, people may develop obesity, tooth decay, or adult-onset diabetes.

A

Sentence 1 states a counterclaim to the argument, and sentence 2 refutes it.

B

Sentence 1 is a claim, and sentence 2 lists supporting reasons for the claim.

C

Sentence 1 provides evidence for sentence 2 to draw a conclusion.

D

Sentence 1 supports the claim, and sentence 2 provides supporting evidence.

6

Which statements best describe an effective claim in an argumentative essay? Select two options.It is precise and clear.It is debatable but cannot be refuted.It is emotional and states an opinion.It states a bias using clear language.It states a fact using precise language.

A

It is precise and clear.

B

It is debatable but cannot be refuted.

C

It is emotional and states an opinion.

D

It states a bias using clear language.

E

It states a fact using precise language.

6

Read the counterclaim from an argumentative essay.Bob Dylan's lyrics are just as effective without musical accompaniment.

A

Only die-hard fans and the uninformed would argue that Bob Dylan's lyrics are literature.

B

It is impossible to separate song lyrics from the music that accompanies them.

C

Song lyrics are no better than childish nonsense without the music that accompanies them.

D

Dylan has written many enduring songs and received many awards for his musical achievements.

6

Maddie is writing a rebuttal to the counterclaim that protecting people by refusing certain groups membership on social media sites violates Americans' First Amendment right to free speech. Read her rebuttal.(1) Social media is widely used by people of all ages, including children and adolescents. (2) Children and adolescents are still shaping their understanding of the world, making them vulnerable. (3) Social media provides a platform on which extremist groups can exploit that vulnerability. (4) It is unconscionable to expose young people to potential harm for purely philosophical reasons.

A

sentence 1 because it is not supported by evidence

B

sentence 2 because it is unfair

C

sentence 3 because it does not relate to the topic

D

sentence 4 because it is not objective

7

Read the excerpt from an argument in favor of having classes start later.As children get older, they go to bed later. _____, their classes begin earlier. _____, they are increasingly sleep deprived.

A

But; However

B

Yet; As a result

C

However; In addition

D

For example; Therefore

7

Sanjay is writing a rebuttal to this counterclaim.Teachers should not assign a heavy homework load because many high school students have jobs and their share of household chores.

A

Even though students may work or help out at home, it is impossible to learn in today's overcrowded classrooms. People who say there should not be any homework need to be realistic and accept facts.

B

It is true that some students work and help out at home. However, there are many others who do not, and these students are even more likely to leave their homework undone.

C

I am a high school student who manages to work, take care of my little brother, and keep up with my homework, too. If I can do this, there is no reason others cannot do it, too.

D

It is true that students often work and do household chores, but managing homework in addition to other responsibilities helps students learn to organize their time efficiently and prioritize their studies.

7

Which elements does a strong argumentative essay always contain? Select two options.anecdoteclaimcomparisoneffectevidence

A

anecdote

B

claim

C

comparison

D

effect

E

evidence

8

Read the claim from an argumentative essay.Bob Dylan should not have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.

A

Only die-hard fans would argue that Bob Dylan's song lyrics are literature.

B

The committee may have chosen Dylan in order to make the Nobel Prize relevant to the 21st century.

C

Bob Dylan has written many enduring songs and received many awards for his musical achievements.

D

Dylan's lyrics have had an enduring impact on people around the world, but they are not poetry nor prose.

8

Read the passage from an argumentative essay.(1) It's no wonder students' grades drop when they enter high school. (2) They are suffering various effects of sleep deprivation. (3) They cannot focus, they fall asleep in class, and they often forget what they have read or heard. (4) They may even hallucinate.

A

by connecting it to sentence 2 with "so"

B

by connecting it to sentence 4 with "and"

C

by adding "In addition" to the beginning of the sentence

D

by adding "Specifically" to the beginning of the sentence

9

Which transitional words or phrases best fit in the blank? Select two options.

A

As a result,

B

Because

C

In conclusion,

D

Similarly,

E

To summarize,

9

Read the passage from an argumentative essay.(1) It's no wonder students' grades drop when they enter high school. (2) They are suffering various effects of sleep deprivation. (3) They cannot focus, they fall asleep in class, and they often forget what they have read or heard. (4) They may even hallucinate.

A

by connecting it to sentence 2 with "so"

B

by connecting it to sentence 4 with "and"

C

by adding "In addition" to the beginning of the sentence

D

by adding "Specifically" to the beginning of the sentence

9

Which statements best describe her paragraph? Select three options.

A

Sentence 1 offers a logical reason that supports Beatriz's claim.

B

Sentences 2–3 do not offer relevant evidence to support the main idea of the paragraph.

C

Sentences 2–5 could be supported by relevant examples of Dylan's lyrics.

D

Sentences 2–5 do not offer sufficient evidence to support the main idea of the paragraph.

E

Sentence 6 introduces a new reason rather than evidence that supports the main idea of this paragraph.

9

When writing an argument, it is important for writers to explain their position with

A

topic sentences.

B

counterclaims.

C

logical reasons.

D

fair rebuttals.

10

Which elements does a strong argumentative essay always contain? Select two options.anecdoteclaimcomparisoneffectevidence

A

anecdote

B

claim

C

comparison

D

effect

E

evidence

10

Paco's teacher has asked him to add a transition in the introduction to his argumentative essay in favor of abolishing tuition at public colleges.(1) Today, even many blue-collar, retail, and clerical jobs require applicants to have a college degree. (2) _____, going to college—even a public college—is becoming more and more expensive. (3) What's a student with little money to do? (4) The only way to make higher education accessible to students with low incomes is to abolish tuition at public colleges.

A

Additionally

B

Although

C

Similarly

D

However

10

Read the claim.Bob Dylan deserved to win the Nobel Prize.

A

"[Dylan is] the first American to have won the prize in more than two decades. Not since novelist Toni Morrison won in 1993 has an American claimed the prize."

B

"The prospect that the musician would be the one to break the Americans' long dry spell was regarded as far-fetched—not least because he made his career foremost on the stage, not the printed page."

C

"His track 'Like a Rolling Stone' has taken on mythic standing in the decades since its release; many, including Dylan himself, have pointed to it as emblematic of a sea change in American music."

D

"This year, the prize carries with it a purse of approximately $900,000 and, as usual, inclusion on literature's most illustrious list—the pantheon of Nobel winners."

10

Read the claim from an argumentative essay.Bob Dylan should not have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.

A

Only die-hard fans would argue that Bob Dylan's song lyrics are literature.

B

The committee may have chosen Dylan in order to make the Nobel Prize relevant to the 21st century.

C

Bob Dylan has written many enduring songs and received many awards for his musical achievements.

D

Dylan's lyrics have had an enduring impact on people around the world, but they are not poetry nor prose.

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