Read the claim.Citizens of the United States should be required by law to vote in every election.
Which of these are rhetorical devices that a writer can use to make an argumentative essay more persuasive? Check all that apply.appeals based on beliefsappeals based on credibilityappeals based on emotionappeals based on logicappeals based on opinion
Which questions should a writer ask when revising an argumentative essay to make sure it is in a formal style? Check all that apply.Are my ideas logically connected?Are my arguments well organized?Do I avoid a casual style and tone? Where can I insert some contractions?Which wording should be more colorful?
In an argumentative essay, where should the writer present the counterclaim?
analytical datapersonal anecdotesrhetorical devicesstatistical evidence
The purpose of adding transitional phrases during the revision phase of writing is mainly to
Read the claim.Golf is not a real sport.Read the counterclaim.Golf is a sport because it requires strength and coordination.Read the rebuttal.People who play golf do some walking, but the US Supreme Court said that walking is not essential to playing golf.
To maintain a formal tone and style in an argumentative essay, a writer should replace
Read the passage.(1) Universal health care should be adopted by every country around the world. (2) Over 100 million people become poor every year because of healthcare bills. (3) Imagine how it feels to be afraid to go to the doctor for fear of plunging into debt. (4) That is a really terrible thing, and governments need to act. (5) The World Health Organization (WHO) says that universal health care is achievable, even in poor countries. (6) The WHO recommends spreading the costs of health care across the population, so no one is overly burdened. (7) If a responsible organization like the WHO says it is possible, then worldwide governments should implement universal healthcare immediately.
Read the passage from an argumentative essay.Social media is hurting students’ educations. According to one recent study, students who used social media had a lower GPA than students who did not, and students who studied while using social media scored 20% lower on tests. However, it is true that some students use social media to improve in school by talking about classes, homework, and other educational topics.
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