AnswersKS-English Language Arts 12 BWriting an Argumentative Essay about an Ethical Issue

Writing an Argumentative Essay about an Ethical Issue Answers

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4

To maintain a formal tone and style in an argumentative essay, a writer should replace

A
precise wording.
B
rhetorical devices.
C
long, flowing sentences.
D
overly charged language.
5

anecdoteclaimcounterclaimtopic

A
anecdote
B
claim
C
counterclaim
D
topic
6

The purpose of adding transitional phrases during the revision phase of writing is mainly to

A
connect ideas better.
B
clarify opinions more.
C
illustrate examples better.
D
emphasize arguments more.
7

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.

I
It is effective because it creates emphasis by restating the claim.
I
It is effective because it uses a rhetorical device to appeal to logic.
I
It is ineffective because it lacks strong supporting evidence.
I
It is ineffective because it does not point out a flaw in the counterclaim.
8

One reason a strong argumentative essay includes a counterclaim is that

h
having the opportunity to show supporting evidence is important.
l
listing the writer’s opinions helps persuade the reader of the claim.
e
expressing admiration for the opposition’s claim is considered polite.
c
considering the opposing view makes the writer’s argument stronger.
9

analytical datapersonal anecdotesrhetorical devicesstatistical evidence

A
analytical data
B
personal anecdotes
C
rhetorical devices
D
statistical evidence
10

Read the claim.Citizens of the United States should be required by law to vote in every election.

T
The passing of a new law is an interesting and complex process to witness.
M
Making people vote will result in uneducated voters who vote randomly.
V
Voting makes citizens more engaged in the political events that affect them.
C
Citizenship is a privilege that people should respect by doing their civic duty.

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