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Writing an Argument about How to Define Success Answers

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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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Each of these excerpts is from a different introduction. Which excerpt establishes a claim?

A
Think about the last time you had to take a standardized test. Many students take several standardized tests throughout their school careers.
B
Do you think your education is as good as the education of students in other countries? Recent statistics show that several countries are falling behind.
C
You may have heard about recent cuts in arts education funding. Yet the arts are crucial to helping develop problem-solving, innovation, and creativity.
D
Do you know anyone who has cheated on an exam? A recent poll showed that most students know someone who has cheated or have cheated themselves.
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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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A false idea about something is a(n)

A
assumption.
B
misconception.
C
opinion.
D
theory.
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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 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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