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Which reasons would be the most effective? Select two options.

A
Dylan has been internationally acclaimed for more than half a century.
B
Dylan is first and foremost a poet, and poetry is often accompanied by music.
C
The effect of Dylan's music on his listeners and fans has not always been positive.
D
It has been almost a quarter century since an American won the Nobel Prize in Literature.
E
True poetry does not require music to be effective, but Dylan's lyrics work only when put to music.
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When writing an argument, it is important for writers to explain their position with

A
topic sentences.
B
counterclaims.
C
logical reasons.
D
fair rebuttals.
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Which statements best describe her paragraph? Select three options.

A
Sentence 1 offers a logical reason that supports Beatriz's claim.
B
Sentences 2–3 do not offer relevant evidence to support the main idea of the paragraph.
C
Sentences 2–5 could be supported by relevant examples of Dylan's lyrics.
D
Sentences 2–5 do not offer sufficient evidence to support the main idea of the paragraph.
E
Sentence 6 introduces a new reason rather than evidence that supports the main idea of this paragraph.
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How does an effective argumentative essay address counterclaims?

A
It acknowledges counterclaims but shows that they make no sense.
B
It acknowledges counterclaims and provides a fair and objective rebuttal.
C
It ignores counterclaims but offers overwhelming evidence to support its own claim.
D
It ignores counterclaims because mentioning them would weaken the writer's argument.
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Read the passage from an argumentative essay.(1) It's no wonder students' grades drop when they enter high school. (2) They are suffering various effects of sleep deprivation. (3) They cannot focus, they fall asleep in class, and they often forget what they have read or heard. (4) They may even hallucinate.

A
by connecting it to sentence 2 with "so"
B
by connecting it to sentence 4 with "and"
C
by adding "In addition" to the beginning of the sentence
D
by adding "Specifically" to the beginning of the sentence
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Which reasons would be the most effective? Select two options.

A
Dylan has been internationally acclaimed for more than half a century.
B
Dylan is first and foremost a poet, and poetry is often accompanied by music.
C
The effect of Dylan's music on his listeners and fans has not always been positive.
D
It has been almost a quarter century since an American won the Nobel Prize in Literature.
E
True poetry does not require music to be effective, but Dylan's lyrics work only when put to music.
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Paco's teacher has asked him to add a transition in the introduction to his argumentative essay in favor of abolishing tuition at public colleges.(1) Today, even many blue-collar, retail, and clerical jobs require applicants to have a college degree. (2) _____, going to college—even a public college—is becoming more and more expensive. (3) What's a student with little money to do? (4) The only way to make higher education accessible to students with low incomes is to abolish tuition at public colleges.

A
Additionally
B
Although
C
Similarly
D
However
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Read the claim from Anna North's editorial "Why Bob Dylan Shouldn’t Have Gotten a Nobel."Bob Dylan does not deserve the Nobel Prize in Literature.

A
"He is a wonderful musician, a world-class songwriter and an enormously influential figure in American culture."
B
"When the Nobel committee gives the literature prize to a musician, it misses the opportunity to honor a writer."
C
"By honoring a musical icon, the committee members may have wanted to bring new cultural currency to the prize and make it feel relevant to a younger generation."
D
"Bob Dylan does not need a Nobel Prize in Literature, but literature needs a Nobel Prize."
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Read this excerpt from an argument supporting the claim that the government should limit the amount of sugar in sugary drinks.(1) Consuming too much sugar can lead to dangerous medical conditions. (2) For example, people may develop obesity, tooth decay, or adult-onset diabetes.

A
Sentence 1 states a counterclaim to the argument, and sentence 2 refutes it.
B
Sentence 1 is a claim, and sentence 2 lists supporting reasons for the claim.
C
Sentence 1 provides evidence for sentence 2 to draw a conclusion.
D
Sentence 1 supports the claim, and sentence 2 provides supporting evidence.
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Sanjay is writing a rebuttal to this counterclaim.Teachers should not assign a heavy homework load because many high school students have jobs and their share of household chores.

A
Even though students may work or help out at home, it is impossible to learn in today's overcrowded classrooms. People who say there should not be any homework need to be realistic and accept facts.
B
It is true that some students work and help out at home. However, there are many others who do not, and these students are even more likely to leave their homework undone.
C
I am a high school student who manages to work, take care of my little brother, and keep up with my homework, too. If I can do this, there is no reason others cannot do it, too.
D
It is true that students often work and do household chores, but managing homework in addition to other responsibilities helps students learn to organize their time efficiently and prioritize their studies.

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