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1. What is the primary purpose of an argumentative essay?(2 points)

Responses

a. To tell a personal story
a. To tell a personal story

b. To convince readers of a specific viewpoint
b. To convince readers of a specific viewpoint

c. To explain a process
c. To explain a process

d. To describe a scene
d. To describe a scene
Question 2
2. What should be included in the thesis statement of an argumentative essay?(2 points)
Responses

a. A list of sources
a. A list of sources

b. A question to the reader
b. A question to the reader

c. The main claim and position
c. The main claim and position

d. A summary of the conclusion
d. A summary of the conclusion
Question 3
3. Which transition word is most appropriate for introducing a contrasting idea?(2 points)
Responses

a. Furthermore
a. Furthermore

b. However
b. However

c. Similarly
c. Similarly

d. Therefore
d. Therefore
Question 4
4. How should paragraphs be structured in both types of essays?(2 points)
Responses

a. Random thoughts
a. Random thoughts

b. Single sentences
b. Single sentences

c. Topic sentence with supporting details
c. Topic sentence with supporting details

d. Quotes only
d. Quotes only
Question 5
5. Which element is essential in an expository essay?(2 points)
Responses

a. Personal opinions without evidence
a. Personal opinions without evidence

b. Emotional appeals to the reader
b. Emotional appeals to the reader

c. Clear presentation of facts and information
c. Clear presentation of facts and information

d. Fictional narratives
d. Fictional narratives
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1 answer

Here are the correct answers to the questions:

Question 1: What is the primary purpose of an argumentative essay?
Answer: b. To convince readers of a specific viewpoint

Question 2: What should be included in the thesis statement of an argumentative essay?
Answer: c. The main claim and position

Question 3: Which transition word is most appropriate for introducing a contrasting idea?
Answer: b. However

Question 4: How should paragraphs be structured in both types of essays?
Answer: c. Topic sentence with supporting details

Question 5: Which element is essential in an expository essay?
Answer: c. Clear presentation of facts and information

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