AnswersMCS English IV Semester 2 BLWriting a Persuasive E-mail

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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.

A
however
B
therefore
C
nevertheless
D
because
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Read the persuasive conclusion.Bike paths should be added to Main Street to encourage commuters and establish a bike-friendly community downtown. The wide, unpaved shoulders of the road promise an easy transition to paved paths, and the employees of three local businesses have voiced an interest in biking to work.

A
Bike around your neighborhood to hone your skills for a longer ride.
B
Main Street is a busy thoroughfare, but there is ample space for bike lanes.
C
A decreased use of cars during commuting hours would improve air quality.
D
Contact your town council representative to voice your support for bike paths.
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Identify reasons that support this claim. Select three answers.

A
Driving around cones in parking lots does not train the brain for road situations.
B
Many students study their state-issued manual before they take a road test.
C
On the road, students can learn to monitor speed and stopping distances.
D
Ages for driver licensure vary by state, and new laws are passed yearly.
E
Driving on local streets familiarizes students with traffic patterns and road signs.
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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.

A
The school has recruited five local groups to provide volunteer opportunities for youth.
B
Service requirements teach students the value of contributing to the local community.
C
Many national organizations have age requirements for volunteers for legal reasons.
D
Despite sports and other extracurricular activities, there is ample time to volunteer.
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Read the claim.Kennedy High School should offer club sports in addition to varsity athletics.

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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Which heading best exemplifies the format for an e-mail subject line?

A
Join the festivities on Earth Day.
B
Earth Day at the park . . .
C
The Earth Needs You!!
D
Remember last Earth Day?
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Which statement best exemplifies a strong persuasive claim?

A
Teachers often communicate with families via newsletters and e-mails.
B
Parents of school-age children appreciate information from schools.
C
Offices are trying to reduce paper usage through reuse and recycling efforts.
D
School communications should be sent electronically to conserve paper.
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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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Which statement best describes the purpose of a conclusion in a persuasive letter?

A
The conclusion should restate the claim and describe the research.
B
The conclusion should summarize the claim and call readers to action.
C
The conclusion should emphasize the claim and cite literary sources.
D
The conclusion should rebut the claim and offer alternative solutions.
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Which sentence is appropriate for a formal e-mail?

A
Kids shouldn’t have to guess about how to save their money.
B
I mean, if kids can learn how to stash their cash, they will benefit.
C
A personal finance class could hook kids up with advice about money.
D
Schools should offer personal finance classes to teach basic economics.

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