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What should a writer include when formulating a strong claim in an argumentative essay? Check all that apply.

A
a viewpoint on the topic
B
the topic of the argument
C
a strong bias about the topic
D
a detailed rebuttal to the topic
E
the major reasons supporting the topic
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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 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.

A
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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In an argumentative essay, the main purpose of the introduction is to establish the writer’s

A
anecdotes.
B
bias.
C
claim.
D
opposition.
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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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A false idea about something is a(n)

A
assumption.
B
misconception.
C
opinion.
D
theory.
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Read the claim from Deepali’s argumentative essay.The United Nations continues to be a relevant institution, working globally to prevent wars, monitor human rights, and enforce international laws.Now, read the topic sentence from a body paragraph of his essay.Without the presence of the various United Nations organizations, people worldwide would suffer.

A
If there were more organizations like the United Nations, maybe there would not be so many human rights violations to worry about.
B
When the United Nations was officially founded in 1945, fifty countries participated in drawing up the United Nations charter.
C
Instead of joining something like the Peace Corps, more students should consider volunteering for the United Nations peacekeeping forces.
D
Currently, the United Nations has sixteen peacekeeping operations that are performing critical functions such as protecting civilians.
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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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Facts, statistics, quotations, and anecdotes are all types of

A
bias.
B
claims.
C
evidence.
D
fallacies.

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