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Which statement most strongly establishes a claim?

A
It is important to try different kinds of dark chocolate.
B
Having a preference for dark chocolate is a good idea.
C
There are literally thousands of snack choices available, including many types of dark chocolate.
D
Dark chocolate is a good snack choice because it contains healthy antioxidants and vitamins.
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Read the introduction to an argumentative essay.(1) Graffiti artists are gaining worldwide recognition for their art work. (2) Graffiti art deserves to be treated like "real” art because, like other types of art, it has its own unique style, contains artistic elements like color and composition, and expresses the emotions and viewpoints of the artists.

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by adding an opening sentence that strengthens the hook so that the reader keeps reading all the way to the claim
B
by deleting the first sentence so that the reader is not distracted by reasons and can get straight to the claim
C
by splitting the second sentence into short, choppy sentences so the reader can skim them and get to the claim quickly
D
by adding a closing sentence that rebuts the counterclaim so that the reader knows the claim is right
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Read the sentence from the body paragraph of an argumentative essay.Moreover, being constantly exposed to advertising is annoying.What is the best revision of the sentence that avoids the misconception?

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Moreover, being frequently exposed to advertising is annoying.
B
Moreover, being constantly exposed to advertising is really irritating.
C
Moreover, being constantly exposed to advertising can be annoying.
D
Moreover, being regularly exposed to advertising is always annoying.
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Read the claim from an argumentative essay.Graffiti art deserves to be treated like "real” art because, like other types of art, it has its own unique style, contains artistic elements like color and composition, and expresses the emotions and viewpoints of the artists.

A
The use of spray paint to create original lettering has art critics impressed.
B
One art professor said, “Actually, graffiti art isn’t on our curriculum this year.”
C
“I prefer classic art, but I’ve seen a lot of graffiti art,” said a gallery owner.
D
Last year, our art class took a walking tour of graffiti art in a nearby city.
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Read the claim.In modern society, people are spending too much time using technological devices.Now, read the counterclaim.Proponents of technology point out the way it has improved communication. They note that less than a century ago, it took months to communicate with someone on the other side of the world. Now it takes only seconds.

A
These supporters have a point, especially when you consider how dangerous it used to be to try to travel over great distances.
B
But these supporters ignore the fact that people do not always use their gadgets to reach out and, instead, allow technology to isolate them.
C
However, people can use all sorts of technology to communicate, with new models of cell phones and computers appearing regularly.
D
Communication is very important to progress in society, and technology is one part of advancing our ability to connect.
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Read the counterclaim from an argumentative essay.Opponents claim that teachers should not get tenure because it encourages them to be lazy rather than encouraging them to excel.Now, read the rebuttal.But I disagree. When I did an informal poll of students at my school, we all agreed that there are some really great teachers.

A
include a new claim.
B
note a flaw in the reasoning.
C
state the writer’s viewpoint.
D
restate the essay’s topic.
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In an argumentative essay, a writer includes a counterclaim in order to

A
support the essay’s major reasons.
B
explain the essay’s main argument.
C
mock the opposition’s viewpoint.
D
give a rebuttal to the opposition’s main argument.
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Read the excerpt from the body paragraph of an argumentative essay.(1) Furthermore, social networking has helped to improve society. (2) It helps people share information, which makes their lives better. (3) It also provides people with news, which helps people connect with global events. (4) In fact, a recent survey showed that almost 30% of Americans get their news from social networking rather than from TV or radio.

A
Sentence 1 should be revised because it contains bias.
B
Sentence 2 should be revised because it contains fallacious reasoning.
C
Sentence 3 should be revised because it contains a misconception.
D
Sentence 4 should be revised because it contains a statistic.
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Read the body paragraph from an argumentative essay.Dancers are by far the most talented athletes in modern society. All dancers are really strong, graceful, and flexible. Everyone wishes they could be coordinated like dancers. Only people who have never seen a dance say dancers are not athletes.

A
Dancers are by far the most talented athletes in modern society.
B
All dancers are really strong, graceful, and flexible.
C
Everyone wishes they could be coordinated like dancers.
D
Only people who have never seen a dance say dancers are not athletes.
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Read Dimitri’s outline for the claim and one body paragraph of his argumentative essay.Claim: Social networking improves society.Reasons: It helps people to share information and connect with global events.Evidence: A recent survey showed that almost 30% of Americans get their news from social networking rather than from TV or radio.Counterclaim: Social networking is distracting, leading to lower grades among students.

A
replace the statistical evidence with a personal anecdote.
B
change the viewpoint he states in his claim because it is biased.
C
add a rebuttal to discredit the counterclaim and support his claim.
D
insert another counterclaim to fully explain the opposing argument.

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