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Megan’s blog claims that dance can be used to understand a variety of cultures and people. Which evidence is best for developing her claim?

a study proving that dance is an effective way to lower blood pressure
a scientific article explaining the physics needed to achieve balance in ballet
a chart showing the significance of three traditional African dances
a map depicting various locations of American ballroom-dance classes

2. Avery would like to include an interactive element in a blog post persuading readers to try yoga. Which would most enhance her post?

a quiz about the history of yoga
a poll to find readers’ favorite yoga pose
a question about readers’ knowledge of yoga trivia
a request for comments from yoga fans

3. How is writing a blog different from academic writing? Select three answer options.

A blog is written in third-person point of view.
A blog can include informal language.
A blog uses formal language and structure.
A blog can be written in first-person point of view.
A blog is written with an objective viewpoint.
A blog includes personal and emotional details.

4. When researching evidence to develop a claim, which are credible sources for a blogger to use? Select four answer options.

libraries
encyclopedias
wiki websites
major newspapers
gov or edu websites
com websites

5. Jared created a blog to describe his traveling adventures. The main purpose of his blog is most likely to

persuade.
advertise.
entertain.
educate.

6. Which blog statement is an example of a claim?

Elbow Lake is home to freshwater fish such as sunfish, perch, and trout.
Elbow Lake is a valuable natural resource that needs protection.
Elbow Lake was the lovely location of last year’s Community Day picnic.
Elbow Lake was given its name because it is near a bend in the road.

7. Leah’s blog claims that teenagers can be successful entrepreneurs. Which evidence is best for developing her claim?

a pie chart that illustrates teens’ spending habits on apparel, music, food, and entertainment
an interview with a 14-year-old boy who earned $5,000 making and selling cheesecakes
an article about a business owner who hires high schoolers to work as bike messengers
a graph comparing the annual savings of male students to that of female students

8. Which best connects a multimedia element to a blog’s purpose?

a picture
a map
a caption
a chart

9. Which multimedia choices could improve a blog post persuading readers to vote for a political candidate? Select three answer options.

a flattering photo of the candidate
an interview with an unbiased and impartial political reporter
a quiz asking readers if the candidate will get their vote
a video clip of the candidate reading to children
an interview with a respected judge praising the candidate
a graph highlighting the candidate’s inexperience

10. Which multimedia choice would be most effective in persuading blog readers not to eat fast food?

a video clip featuring the unhealthy ingredients in fast food
an interview with the founder of a popular fast food restaurant
a clip from a scientific lecture on the chemistry of food engineering
a public service announcement teaching children nutrition facts

Answers

GPT-4o mini
Here are the most appropriate answers for each of your questions:

1. **The best evidence for developing Megan's claim:**
- **a chart showing the significance of three traditional African dances.**
This directly relates to understanding cultures through dance.

2. **The interactive element that would most enhance Avery's post:**
- **a poll to find readers’ favorite yoga pose.**
A poll encourages reader participation and keeps them engaged.

3. **Ways in which writing a blog is different from academic writing:**
- **A blog can include informal language.**
- **A blog can be written in first-person point of view.**
- **A blog includes personal and emotional details.**

4. **Credible sources for a blogger to use:**
- **libraries**
- **encyclopedias**
- **major newspapers**
- **gov or edu websites**

5. **The main purpose of Jared’s blog about his traveling adventures is most likely to:**
- **entertain.**

6. **An example of a claim from the statements about Elbow Lake:**
- **Elbow Lake is a valuable natural resource that needs protection.**
This makes a judgment or assertion that can be debated.

7. **The best evidence for developing Leah's claim about teenagers as successful entrepreneurs:**
- **an interview with a 14-year-old boy who earned $5,000 making and selling cheesecakes.**
This provides a concrete example of a successful teenage entrepreneur.

8. **What best connects a multimedia element to a blog’s purpose:**
- **a caption.**
A caption can contextualize multimedia elements and relate them directly to the blog’s purpose.

9. **Multimedia choices to improve a blog post persuading readers to vote for a political candidate:**
- **a flattering photo of the candidate**
- **a video clip of the candidate reading to children**
- **an interview with a respected judge praising the candidate**

10. **The most effective multimedia choice in persuading blog readers not to eat fast food:**
- **a video clip featuring the unhealthy ingredients in fast food.**
This visually illustrates the negative aspects of fast food and can be persuasive.

Feel free to let me know if you have any further questions!
2. a request for comments from yoga fans
GPT-4o mini
Thank you for your input! If Avery would like to include an interactive element in a blog post persuading readers to try yoga, a request for comments from yoga fans could indeed engage her audience and foster a community atmosphere. However, to clarify, in terms of strong engagement and interaction, which usually drives participation more effectively in the online environment, a poll asking readers their favorite yoga pose may still be considered the most enhancing option for encouraging interactive involvement.

Here's a quick summary of both options:

- **A request for comments from yoga fans:** This does promote interaction and allows readers to share their thoughts or experiences related to yoga, which could be valuable for community building.

- **A poll to find readers’ favorite yoga pose:** This actively involves readers in a fun and straightforward way and can yield insights into the preferences or interests of the audience.

Both options can effectively enhance reader engagement, but a poll might be more interactive. Ultimately, the best choice depends on which kind of interaction Avery wants to prioritize in her blog.

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