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Which statement best describes the purpose of a conclusion in a persuasive letter?

A
The conclusion should emphasize the claim and cite literary sources.
B
The conclusion should rebut the claim and offer alternative solutions.
C
The conclusion should restate the claim and describe the research.
D
The conclusion should summarize the claim and call readers to action.
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Which statement best defines ethos as a rhetorical device?

A
Ethos appeals to readers’ sense of reason.
B
Ethos appeals to readers’ emotions or sentiments.
C
Ethos promotes the credibility or character of the speaker.
D
Ethos promotes the kindness or compassion of the speaker.
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Read the claim and counterclaim. Claim: High school students should be required to complete ten hours of community service per year. Counterclaim: There are not many organizations in the area that welcome volunteers under eighteen years old. Which statement offers the best rebuttal to the counterclaim?

A
Many national organizations have age requirements for volunteers for legal reasons.
B
Service requirements teach students the value of contributing to the local community.
C
The school has recruited five local groups to provide volunteer opportunities for youth.
D
Despite sports and other extracurricular activities, there is ample time to volunteer.
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What is the purpose of transition words in persuasive writing?

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to cite sources
B
to offer criticism
C
to state claims
D
to link ideas
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Read the sentences. The school board needs to represent a more diverse population. A student member should be elected to represent local youth. Which transition should be used to combine these sentences?

A
however
B
because
C
therefore
D
nevertheless
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Which sentence uses transitions most effectively?

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Reducing paper usage benefits the school; also, money previously budgeted for paper could be spent on creative instructional materials.
B
Reducing paper usage benefits the school; for example, money previously budgeted for paper could be spent on creative instructional materials.
C
Reducing paper usage benefits the school due to money previously budgeted for paper being spent on creative instructional materials.
D
Reducing paper usage benefits the school; however, money previously budgeted for paper could be spent on creative instructional materials.
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Which sentence uses transitions most effectively?

A
Additional hours of road practice might delay driver licensure; however, new drivers would be better prepared to navigate the roads safely.
B
Additional hours of road practice might delay driver licensure; in addition, new drivers would be better prepared to navigate the roads safely.
C
Additional hours of road practice might delay driver licensure, since new drivers would be better prepared to navigate the roads safely.
D
Additional hours of road practice might delay driver licensure; for instance, new drivers would be better prepared to navigate the roads safely.
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Read the claim. Kennedy High School should offer club sports in addition to varsity athletics. Which statement best uses logos to support this claim?

A
A student survey revealed that fifty percent of students expressed an interest in recreational sports.
B
Every student needs a way to feel like an important part of a high school community.
C
Kennedy High students would enjoy spending time with their friends in an active setting.
D
Students from other nearby high schools have suggested that club sports are popular.
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Read the sentences. Student drivers are required to keep a log of their supervised driving hours. Not all students are diligent in their record-keeping. Which transition should be used to combine these sentences?

A
for example
B
to illustrate
C
however
D
further
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Read the claim. A student tutoring program should be established so that peers can help one another. Which statement best uses pathos to support this claim?

A
Last spring, nearly twenty percent of all geometry students visited the guidance center to find a tutor.
B
With careful student pairings, academics would improve and new friendships would form.
C
Honor Roll students could offer homework help to students with specific academic needs.
D
Families often complain about the cost of tutors, but a student-run program would be free.

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