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To create the proper style for an argumentative essay, writers should

A
delete personal “I” statements.
B
remove any educated language.
C
focus on personal statements.
D
include vague statements.
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How does a counterclaim help support a position in an argumentative essay?

A
The counterclaim shows how the writer’s position is wrong.
B
The counterclaim shows how the opposing opinion is incorrect.
C
The counterclaim allows readers to provide their own interpretations.
D
The counterclaim allows readers to state their own positions.
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The introduction of an argumentative essay must include

A
a citation.
B
a summary.
C
a quotation.
D
a claim.
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While revising an argumentative essay, a writer should

A
make sure each paragraph has a clearly stated point.
B
focus on including opinions more than evidence.
C
make the writing friendly and informal to engage readers.
D
include anecdotes and personal “I” statements.
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Read this excerpt from the body paragraph of an argumentative essay. Jefferson offers the best description of the purpose of government. It exists to aid in the well-being of both the nation and its citizens. Why is this excerpt an example of a strong argument?

A
It includes a clear topic sentence and provides effective support.
B
It states a counterclaim and demonstrates why it is incorrect.
C
It provides a citation as evidence to support the claim.
D
It is nonspecific so that readers can provide their own interpretations.
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To create the proper tone for an argumentative essay, writers should

A
include vague statements.
B
include slang words.
C
focus on the evidence.
D
delete personal “I” statements.
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An effective claim for an argumentative essay is

A
passionate and intense.
B
nonspecific and undefined.
C
flexible and open-ended.
D
precise and knowledgeable.
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Which statement best describes the conclusion of an argumentative essay?

A
The conclusion establishes the focus of the essay and tells readers what the positions will be.
B
The conclusion fleshes out the argument and includes counterclaims and evidence from research.
C
The conclusion ties the essay together and tells readers what they have learned and should take away.
D
The conclusion acquaints readers with the topic and sets up the ideas that will be presented.
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Which statement best describes the introduction of an argumentative essay?

A
The introduction fleshes out the argument and includes counterclaims and evidence from research.
B
The introduction acquaints readers with the topic and sets up the ideas that will be presented.
C
The introduction establishes the focus of the essay and tells readers what the positions will be.
D
The introduction ties the essay together and tells readers what they have learned and should take away.
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What is the last step to creating an argumentative essay?

A
outlining
B
revising
C
researching
D
prewriting

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