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.
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?
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
Read the claim.Animal testing is unnecessary in this century and should be banned.Read the counterclaim.Animal testing has led to important medical breakthroughs.
analytical datapersonal anecdotesrhetorical devicesstatistical evidence
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.
An effective argumentative essay must contain a claim that is supported by
In an argumentative essay, where should the writer present the counterclaim?
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.(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.
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