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

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What is the most important reason to cite evidence in an argumentative essay?

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to allow readers to learn more about the variety of research available to the public
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to provide writers the opportunity to officially present the data they have gathered
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to give credit for the ideas used to the appropriate sources in an organized format
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to condense the information in the essay into a more reader-friendly arrangement
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Which sentences should be removed or revised to eliminate logical fallacies and improve clarity? Select two options.

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sentence 1
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sentence 2
C
sentence 3
D
sentence 4
E
sentence 5
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A counterclaim states both a reason and evidence to support a claim, which a rebuttal rejects to show a second opinion about the claim.
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A counterclaim states the limitations of the central claim, which a rebuttal acknowledges and clarifies using evidence to support the claim.
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A counterclaim states another version of the central claim, which a rebuttal compares to the original claim.
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A counterclaim states an opposing viewpoint to the claim, which a rebuttal fairly and logically addresses.
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What is an effective claim in an argumentative essay?

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a true statement that can be proven using facts and cannot be countered
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a direct statement that gives an opinion and includes at least two types of evidence
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a brief statement that summarizes the major reasons and evidence in an argument
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a clear statement that can be argued in favor of or against using reasoning
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Where should the writer include a counterclaim in an argumentative essay?

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as part of the evidence for the claim
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immediately following the initial claim
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after the supporting evidence for the claim
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as part of the conclusion for the argument
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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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Read the passage from an argumentative essay.Many endangered species are currently threatened by climate change. There are some laws already in place, but are they effective enough? Anyone with a conscience knows that these creatures deserve the chance to survive without outside threats impeding their survival. I suppose this is a tough decision for lawmakers, but I hope they choose wisely.

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The claim is ineffective because the language used is unclear and the reasoning does not strongly support it.
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The claim is unsuccessful because most people will not agree with the opinion and reasoning stated in the claim.
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The claim is logical because it makes sense and the reasoning used to support it is plausible, varied, and effective.
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The claim is compelling because there is variety in the supporting evidence and the call to action is powerful.
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Where should you include supporting evidence in an outline for an argumentative essay? Select two options.in the introductiondirectly after the claimdirectly after the reasonsas support for the rebuttalin the conclusion

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in the introduction
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directly after the claim
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directly after the reasons
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as support for the rebuttal
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in the conclusion
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Read the claim and reason.The US government should pass legislation to alleviate the challenges of student-loan debt faced by millions of Americans. Most young adults who are leaving college with a bachelor’s degree are entering the workforce with extensive student loans to pay off.Read the counterclaim and reason.Student-loan debt is not a problem the government needs to address further. More than half of young adults already receive assistance with repayment of student loans.

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The rebuttal should restate the idea that young adults receive assistance to pay off their loans, then provide evidence showing exactly how much assistance they receive.
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The rebuttal should address the idea that the government doesn't need to deal with student loan debt, using reasoning to explain the counterclaim’s limitations.
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The rebuttal should find and state a balance between the claim and the counterclaim, using additional evidence to support both sides.
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The rebuttal should contradict the counterclaim by dismissing its effectiveness, then address the flaws in the reason by using a call to action.
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Read the passage.(1) Standardized testing in education is clearly the most effective way to assess a wide range of students to gauge their progress. (2) Many have feared that using these tests will take away from true academic growth and creative thought. (3) This, quite simply, is not the case. (4) Standardized testing is a reliable and objective way to measure student achievement, and many tests actually encourage innovative thinking. (5) One long-term analysis of standardized testing found that over 90 percent of studies done on this type of assessment showed a positive effect on student achievement. (6) This fact alone is enough to calm the fears and anxieties of standardized-testing opponents.

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sentence 2
B
sentence 4
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sentence 5
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sentence 6

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