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.

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In an argumentative essay, where should the writer present the counterclaim?

A

as part of the introduction to the claim

B

immediately following the initial claim

C

after the supporting evidence for a reason

D

as part of the conclusion of the argument

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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.

A

It is effective because it creates emphasis by restating the claim.

B

It is effective because it uses a rhetorical device to appeal to logic.

C

It is ineffective because it lacks strong supporting evidence.

D

It is ineffective because it does not point out a flaw in the counterclaim.

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Read the passage.(1) I think that schools should switch from using paper textbooks to using computer tablets. (2) Textbooks were effective in the pre-digital age, but now we live in a technology-based society, so schools need to get with the program and adopt a modern approach to learning. (3) In fact, the chair of the Federal Communications Commission said that "it’s time for the next stage” of learning with tablets and pointed out how textbooks are often out of date. (4) Opponents argue that tablets aren’t a good choice because initially they’re very expensive. (5) The secretary of education pointed out that tablets can be updated regularly, which saves money in the long run. (6) Not to mention the pluses of having the latest and greatest info! (7) Many experts agree that switching to tablets is important for the future of education.

A

“pre-digital age”

B

“technology-based society”

C

“get with the program”

D

“modern approach”

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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

A

appeals based on beliefs

B

appeals based on credibility

C

appeals based on emotion

D

appeals based on logic

E

appeals based on opinion

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analytical datapersonal anecdotesrhetorical devicesstatistical evidence

A

analytical data

B

personal anecdotes

C

rhetorical devices

D

statistical evidence

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Read the passage.(1) I think that schools should switch from using paper textbooks to using computer tablets. (2) Textbooks were effective in the pre-digital age, but now we live in a technology-based society, so schools need to get with the program and adopt a modern approach to learning. (3) In fact, the chair of the Federal Communications Commission said that "it’s time for the next stage” of learning with tablets and pointed out how textbooks are often out of date. (4) Opponents argue that tablets aren’t a good choice because initially they’re very expensive. (5) The secretary of education pointed out that tablets can be updated regularly, which saves money in the long run. (6) Not to mention the pluses of having the latest and greatest info! (7) Many experts agree that switching to tablets is important for the future of education.

A

by replacing the word “argue” with the word “fight”

B

by deleting the entire sentence from the paragraph

C

by changing “aren’t” to “are not” and “they’re” to “they are”

D

by moving the sentence to the end of the paragraph

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

A

The passing of a new law is an interesting and complex process to witness.

B

Making people vote will result in uneducated voters who vote randomly.

C

Voting makes citizens more engaged in the political events that affect them.

D

Citizenship is a privilege that people should respect by doing their civic duty.

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Read the claim.The government should raise the minimum wage.Read the counterclaim.According to a study by the American Enterprise Institute, raising the minimum wage will result in employers cutting their employees’ hours and cutting some jobs altogether.

A

However, the Economic Policy Institute shows that raising the minimum wage will expand the economy so that there will be one hundred thousand new jobs.

B

In fact, the research shows that the poorest workers will suffer the most because their jobs are the most likely to be eliminated by employers.

C

While struggling to get by on minimum wage can be challenging, think about how it would feel to lose your job and not have any income at all.

D

Meanwhile, more than 70% of the people affected by a minimum wage change will be families who make less than $60,000 in a year.

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An effective argumentative essay must contain a claim that is supported by

A

evidence.

B

feelings.

C

ideas.

D

opinions.

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