What are rhetorical strategies?(1 point)

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the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences
the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences

providing feedback and constructive criticism
providing feedback and constructive criticism

statements used to convey meaning, provoke a response, or persuade readers
statements used to convey meaning, provoke a response, or persuade readers

the choice and use of words and phrases in a speech or piece of writing

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Rhetorical strategies are best described as statements used to convey meaning, provoke a response, or persuade readers.

What should a writer know before they begin writing? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
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critiquing skills
critiquing skills

syntax
syntax

purpose
purpose

rhetorical strategies
rhetorical strategies

audience

Before a writer begins writing, they should know purpose and audience.

Use the scenario to answer the question.

Student #1: Taxes are already too high, and yet we cannot even fund basic social programs.
Student #2: Our social programs definitely need help, but we have the lowest taxes of any state in the country.

What best summarizes the point of agreement?

(1 point)
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The students agree that taxes are too high.
The students agree that taxes are too high.

The students agree there is a better way to tax people.
The students agree there is a better way to tax people.

The students agree that social programs need more funding.
The students agree that social programs need more funding.

The students agree there is no way to fund the social programs.

The best summary of the point of agreement is: The students agree that social programs need more funding.

Select the correct answers from the lists.(1 point)
During a collegial discussion, a participant can
by tweaking their own opinion when another person reasons effectively and presents new
.

During a collegial discussion, a participant can rethink their own opinion by tweaking their own opinion when another person reasons effectively and presents new evidence.

What is evidence?(1 point)
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viewpoints informed by different backgrounds, experiences, and cultures
viewpoints informed by different backgrounds, experiences, and cultures

facts, documentation, or testimony that supports a claim
facts, documentation, or testimony that supports a claim

mutually respectful conversations between colleagues in a group or classroom
mutually respectful conversations between colleagues in a group or classroom

statements made to support claims

Evidence is best defined as facts, documentation, or testimony that supports a claim.