Question
1. What is essential for an argument to be convincing?
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1 point
Strong and reliable evidence
Personal opinions
Emotional stories
Popular beliefs
2. What should be included in the introduction of an argumentative essay?
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1 point
A personal story
A thesis statement/claim
A question
A quote
3. How many main points should support your argument in an argumentative essay?
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1 point
1 main point
2 main points
3 main points
4 main points
4. What word should be avoided in argumentative writing to maintain objectivity?
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1 point
We
They
I
You
5. Which of the following is the purpose of a good introduction?
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1 point
To confuse the reader
To list unrelated facts
To hook the reader's attention
To summarize the entire book
6. What should a thesis statement NOT include?
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1 point
A topic
A claim
A detailed history of the topic
An attitude toward the topic
7. What is the purpose of the main focus points in an essay?
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1 point
To confuse the reader
To become the focus of three paragraphs in the body of your paper
To make the essay longer
To introduce new topics
8. What is one effect of fast food mentioned in the text?
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1 point
Improves digestion
Causes high blood pressure
Enhances memory
Increases energy
9. Raise the Driving Age to 18!
After reading Mr. J. Brown's letter, dated August 15, I feel compelled to write and let your readers know how I feel about raising the driving age from 16 to 18. Teenagers should not be allowed to drive until they are 18. Only high school graduates should be given a driver's license, and only after successfully completing a driver's education class during their senior year of high school. Right now, 15-year-olds can get a practice permit and try for their license at 16. This is too young. Eighteen is a better age. At 18, people are more mature and better able to make mature decisions. Not all 18-year-olds are mature, but the majority of them are. At least we are more mature than 15-year-olds.
After reading this short passage, what would you choose as the thesis statement?
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1 point
Only high school graduates should be given a driver's license.
Teenagers should not be allowed to drive until they are 18.
Some younger teenagers are perfectly mature and responsible, of course.
At 18, people are more mature and better able to make mature decisions.
10. Why is it important to include a counter argument in an argumentative essay?
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1 point
To provide a detailed description of the topic
To make the essay longer
To strengthen the original argument by addressing opposing viewpoints
To confuse the reader
A root is a part of a word that has a certain meaning. Words that share the same root often have similar meanings that are related to the meaning of the root.
For example:
The root bel means war.
- A rebel is a person who rises up in armed opposition to the government.
- Belligerence is the tendency to seek out or engage in conflict and hostility.
- In the United States, the Antebellum Era refers to the period before the Civil War.
All of these meanings relate to the concept of war.
You can use your knowledge of roots to figure out the meaning of words you haven't seen before.
For example:
The root bene means good.
The root fac means do or make.
- A benefactor is a person who helps others by contributing money or aid. He or she does good for others.
>>> The root dict means say or declare.
What does the word diction mean?
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1 point
the manner and style in which members of a group support one another
the manner and style in which words are chosen for use in speech or writing
the manner and style in which a particular good or service is distributed
*
1 point
Strong and reliable evidence
Personal opinions
Emotional stories
Popular beliefs
2. What should be included in the introduction of an argumentative essay?
*
1 point
A personal story
A thesis statement/claim
A question
A quote
3. How many main points should support your argument in an argumentative essay?
*
1 point
1 main point
2 main points
3 main points
4 main points
4. What word should be avoided in argumentative writing to maintain objectivity?
*
1 point
We
They
I
You
5. Which of the following is the purpose of a good introduction?
*
1 point
To confuse the reader
To list unrelated facts
To hook the reader's attention
To summarize the entire book
6. What should a thesis statement NOT include?
*
1 point
A topic
A claim
A detailed history of the topic
An attitude toward the topic
7. What is the purpose of the main focus points in an essay?
*
1 point
To confuse the reader
To become the focus of three paragraphs in the body of your paper
To make the essay longer
To introduce new topics
8. What is one effect of fast food mentioned in the text?
*
1 point
Improves digestion
Causes high blood pressure
Enhances memory
Increases energy
9. Raise the Driving Age to 18!
After reading Mr. J. Brown's letter, dated August 15, I feel compelled to write and let your readers know how I feel about raising the driving age from 16 to 18. Teenagers should not be allowed to drive until they are 18. Only high school graduates should be given a driver's license, and only after successfully completing a driver's education class during their senior year of high school. Right now, 15-year-olds can get a practice permit and try for their license at 16. This is too young. Eighteen is a better age. At 18, people are more mature and better able to make mature decisions. Not all 18-year-olds are mature, but the majority of them are. At least we are more mature than 15-year-olds.
After reading this short passage, what would you choose as the thesis statement?
*
1 point
Only high school graduates should be given a driver's license.
Teenagers should not be allowed to drive until they are 18.
Some younger teenagers are perfectly mature and responsible, of course.
At 18, people are more mature and better able to make mature decisions.
10. Why is it important to include a counter argument in an argumentative essay?
*
1 point
To provide a detailed description of the topic
To make the essay longer
To strengthen the original argument by addressing opposing viewpoints
To confuse the reader
A root is a part of a word that has a certain meaning. Words that share the same root often have similar meanings that are related to the meaning of the root.
For example:
The root bel means war.
- A rebel is a person who rises up in armed opposition to the government.
- Belligerence is the tendency to seek out or engage in conflict and hostility.
- In the United States, the Antebellum Era refers to the period before the Civil War.
All of these meanings relate to the concept of war.
You can use your knowledge of roots to figure out the meaning of words you haven't seen before.
For example:
The root bene means good.
The root fac means do or make.
- A benefactor is a person who helps others by contributing money or aid. He or she does good for others.
>>> The root dict means say or declare.
What does the word diction mean?
*
1 point
the manner and style in which members of a group support one another
the manner and style in which words are chosen for use in speech or writing
the manner and style in which a particular good or service is distributed
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Here are the answers to your questions:
1. **What is essential for an argument to be convincing?**
- **Strong and reliable evidence**
2. **What should be included in the introduction of an argumentative essay?**
- **A thesis statement/claim**
3. **How many main points should support your argument in an argumentative essay?**
- **3 main points**
4. **What word should be avoided in argumentative writing to maintain objectivity?**
- **I**
5. **Which of the following is the purpose of a good introduction?**
- **To hook the reader's attention**
6. **What should a thesis statement NOT include?**
- **A detailed history of the topic**
7. **What is the purpose of the main focus points in an essay?**
- **To become the focus of three paragraphs in the body of your paper**
8. **What is one effect of fast food mentioned in the text?**
- **Causes high blood pressure**
9. **After reading this short passage, what would you choose as the thesis statement?**
- **Teenagers should not be allowed to drive until they are 18.**
10. **Why is it important to include a counter argument in an argumentative essay?**
- **To strengthen the original argument by addressing opposing viewpoints**
11. **What does the word diction mean?**
- **the manner and style in which words are chosen for use in speech or writing**
1. **What is essential for an argument to be convincing?**
- **Strong and reliable evidence**
2. **What should be included in the introduction of an argumentative essay?**
- **A thesis statement/claim**
3. **How many main points should support your argument in an argumentative essay?**
- **3 main points**
4. **What word should be avoided in argumentative writing to maintain objectivity?**
- **I**
5. **Which of the following is the purpose of a good introduction?**
- **To hook the reader's attention**
6. **What should a thesis statement NOT include?**
- **A detailed history of the topic**
7. **What is the purpose of the main focus points in an essay?**
- **To become the focus of three paragraphs in the body of your paper**
8. **What is one effect of fast food mentioned in the text?**
- **Causes high blood pressure**
9. **After reading this short passage, what would you choose as the thesis statement?**
- **Teenagers should not be allowed to drive until they are 18.**
10. **Why is it important to include a counter argument in an argumentative essay?**
- **To strengthen the original argument by addressing opposing viewpoints**
11. **What does the word diction mean?**
- **the manner and style in which words are chosen for use in speech or writing**