Question 1

Question

A) How does a counterclaim contribute to formal argumentative writing? (1 point)
A counterclaim addresses the opposing viewpoint for an argument and provides evidence.
A counterclaim presents a new topic that relates to the main claim in argumentative writing.
A counterclaim is the opposing stance readers may have that the writer needs to address in argumentative writing.
A counterclaim uses advanced vocabulary and syntax to support the validity of the argument.
Question 2
A) What are characteristics of a formal style when writing an argumentative text? Select three correct answers. (2 points)
a relaxed attitude toward the argument
• correct grammar and usage
• abbreviated and everyday language
• complex syntax and text structure
• conversational and light tone
O advanced and academic vocabulary
Question 3
A) Drag each item to the correct location. (2 points)
Feature of Formal Style
Feature of Informal Style
:: contractions
:: first-person pronouns
:: content-specific vocabulary
:: standard English grammar and usage
Question 4
Text 1: Our school should not be cutting back on its art classes but expanding them. Art is an opportunity for students to develop a unique set of skills and engage other areas of the brain than the analytical work that is the focus of math, science, and even English classes.
All students, whether they consider themselves artistic or not, benefit from exploring their creative side and challenging themselves to make a beautiful, interesting, or provocative work of art.
Text 2: It's hard to believe our school is thinking of cutting back on the art department. That's a terrible idea! So many kids love their painting, sculpture, and illustration classes. Art is a great way to be creative and make amazing works of art. Instead of making cuts, why don't they add in some new art classes, like computer animation?
Use the passage to answer the question.
Choose whether each style element appears in Text 1 or Text 2.
(2 points)

Text 1
Text 2
Uses contractions

More complex syntax

Uses more advanced language

Formal style

Informal style

Answer 1

Question 1
To best answer this question, the correct choice is:
A counterclaim is the opposing stance readers may have that the writer needs to address in argumentative writing.
This option accurately describes how a counterclaim functions in formal argumentative writing.

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Question 2
The three correct answers that characterize a formal style in argumentative writing are:

1. correct grammar and usage
2. complex syntax and text structure
3. advanced and academic vocabulary

These elements contribute to a more serious and academic tone, suitable for formal argumentative writing.

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Question 3
The correct placements are:
Feature of Formal Style

• content-specific vocabulary
• standard English grammar and usage

Feature of Informal Style

• contractions
• first-person pronouns

Contractions and first-person pronouns are characteristic of informal writing, while content-specific vocabulary and standard English grammar are typical in formal writing.

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Question 4
The correct style elements for each text are:

Text 1

• More complex syntax
• Uses more advanced language
• Formal style

Text 2

• Uses contractions
• Informal style

Text 1 showcases a formal writing style with complex syntax and advanced vocabulary, while Text 2 features a more casual tone with contractions, indicating an informal style.