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Question 3
A)Which is a distinguishing feature of claims?(1 point)
Responses
They are factual and can be supported with evidence.
They are factual and can be supported with evidence.
They are debatable or arguable.
They are debatable or arguable.
They express personal opinions.
They express personal opinions.
They are meant to incite debate.
They are meant to incite debate.
Question 4
A)For each description, select “Yes” or “No” to indicate whether it is a clue that an argumentative text is written from a personal perspective.(2 points)
Yes No
The argument is mainly supported by testimony from outside experts.
The argument is mainly supported by stories about the author’s experiences.
The text includes many instances of the pronouns I and mine.
The text includes many instances of the pronouns you and their.
Question 5
A)An article titled “Useless Creatures” makes the argument that nature should be preserved for its own sake, not simply because it is useful to people. Which sentence from the article best helps the author establish his credibility as an expert?(1 point)
Responses
I understand the logic, or at least the desperation, that drives conservationists to this horrible idea.
I understand the logic, or at least the desperation, that drives conservationists to this horrible idea.
In truth, I don’t have to look at all, because university press offices fill my inbox with examples every day: The Harvard scientists who hope their study of cuttlefish skin will “inspire improved protective camouflage for soldiers on the battlefield.”
In truth, I don’t have to look at all, because university press offices fill my inbox with examples every day: The Harvard scientists who hope their study of cuttlefish skin will “inspire improved protective camouflage for soldiers on the battlefield.”
My usual strategy is to trot out a list of ways even the most obscure species can prove unexpectedly, yes, useful.
My usual strategy is to trot out a list of ways even the most obscure species can prove unexpectedly, yes, useful.
And it’s my job to convince people that they should care, even as they are racing to catch the 7:10
A)Which is a distinguishing feature of claims?(1 point)
Responses
They are factual and can be supported with evidence.
They are factual and can be supported with evidence.
They are debatable or arguable.
They are debatable or arguable.
They express personal opinions.
They express personal opinions.
They are meant to incite debate.
They are meant to incite debate.
Question 4
A)For each description, select “Yes” or “No” to indicate whether it is a clue that an argumentative text is written from a personal perspective.(2 points)
Yes No
The argument is mainly supported by testimony from outside experts.
The argument is mainly supported by stories about the author’s experiences.
The text includes many instances of the pronouns I and mine.
The text includes many instances of the pronouns you and their.
Question 5
A)An article titled “Useless Creatures” makes the argument that nature should be preserved for its own sake, not simply because it is useful to people. Which sentence from the article best helps the author establish his credibility as an expert?(1 point)
Responses
I understand the logic, or at least the desperation, that drives conservationists to this horrible idea.
I understand the logic, or at least the desperation, that drives conservationists to this horrible idea.
In truth, I don’t have to look at all, because university press offices fill my inbox with examples every day: The Harvard scientists who hope their study of cuttlefish skin will “inspire improved protective camouflage for soldiers on the battlefield.”
In truth, I don’t have to look at all, because university press offices fill my inbox with examples every day: The Harvard scientists who hope their study of cuttlefish skin will “inspire improved protective camouflage for soldiers on the battlefield.”
My usual strategy is to trot out a list of ways even the most obscure species can prove unexpectedly, yes, useful.
My usual strategy is to trot out a list of ways even the most obscure species can prove unexpectedly, yes, useful.
And it’s my job to convince people that they should care, even as they are racing to catch the 7:10
Answers
GPT-4o mini
**Question 3:**
A) Which is a distinguishing feature of claims?
Response: **They are debatable or arguable.**
**Question 4:**
A) For each description, select “Yes” or “No” to indicate whether it is a clue that an argumentative text is written from a personal perspective.
- The argument is mainly supported by testimony from outside experts. **No**
- The argument is mainly supported by stories about the author’s experiences. **Yes**
- The text includes many instances of the pronouns I and mine. **Yes**
- The text includes many instances of the pronouns you and their. **No**
**Question 5:**
A) An article titled “Useless Creatures” makes the argument that nature should be preserved for its own sake, not simply because it is useful to people. Which sentence from the article best helps the author establish his credibility as an expert?
Response: **In truth, I don’t have to look at all, because university press offices fill my inbox with examples every day: The Harvard scientists who hope their study of cuttlefish skin will “inspire improved protective camouflage for soldiers on the battlefield.”**
A) Which is a distinguishing feature of claims?
Response: **They are debatable or arguable.**
**Question 4:**
A) For each description, select “Yes” or “No” to indicate whether it is a clue that an argumentative text is written from a personal perspective.
- The argument is mainly supported by testimony from outside experts. **No**
- The argument is mainly supported by stories about the author’s experiences. **Yes**
- The text includes many instances of the pronouns I and mine. **Yes**
- The text includes many instances of the pronouns you and their. **No**
**Question 5:**
A) An article titled “Useless Creatures” makes the argument that nature should be preserved for its own sake, not simply because it is useful to people. Which sentence from the article best helps the author establish his credibility as an expert?
Response: **In truth, I don’t have to look at all, because university press offices fill my inbox with examples every day: The Harvard scientists who hope their study of cuttlefish skin will “inspire improved protective camouflage for soldiers on the battlefield.”**