Claim: Wind farms are one of the fastest growing sources of electricity in the United States. The farms, which have very low operating costs, use wind turbines to harness and create energy without contributing to climate change. Therefore, more wind farms should be established throughout the country.

Question

Jiya is writing an argument supporting the claim above. What counterclaims should she address in the concluding statement? Select the two correct answers.

(1 point)
Responses

Wind farms need to be built in rural areas because they are very loud and create extensive noise pollution.
Wind farms need to be built in rural areas because they are very loud and create extensive noise pollution.

Wind farms are not expensive to operate, but they are dependent on the weather which can be unpredictable.
Wind farms are not expensive to operate, but they are dependent on the weather which can be unpredictable.

The land used for wind farms can also be used for farming or other purposes.
The land used for wind farms can also be used for farming or other purposes.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that wind turbine technicians are the second fastest growing U.S. job of the decade.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that wind turbine technicians are the second fastest growing U.S. job of the decade.

Wind is the largest source of renewable power in the United States.
Wind is the largest source of renewable power in the United States.
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Question
A clothing company is marketing a new fabric that it claims is exceptionally durable. Which fact most effectively persuades customers of the fabric’s durability?(1 point)
Responses

“Six consumer advocacy agencies have tested our clothing and found that it is the best value on the market.”
“Six consumer advocacy agencies have tested our clothing and found that it is the best value on the market.”

“Our clothing is currently sold in limited markets, but it will be available throughout the country in the fall.”
“Our clothing is currently sold in limited markets, but it will be available throughout the country in the fall.”

“Consumer tests have shown that our clothing shows no visible wear for the first 30 washes.”
“Consumer tests have shown that our clothing shows no visible wear for the first 30 washes.”

“Buying long-lasting clothes like ours will reduce waste and your carbon footprint.”
“Buying long-lasting clothes like ours will reduce waste and your carbon footprint.”
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Question
Use the passage to answer the question.

Why is the opening line of the passage considered sensational?

(1 point)
Responses

It relies on common knowledge and statistics.
It relies on common knowledge and statistics.

It downplays the importance of punctuation.
It downplays the importance of punctuation.

It highlights a concern of most readers.
It highlights a concern of most readers.

It uses shocking language to grab audience attention.
It uses shocking language to grab audience attention.
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What is the main effect of propaganda on people?(1 point)
Responses

It encourages people to perform additional research.
It encourages people to perform additional research.

It leads people to act on feelings rather than thoughts.
It leads people to act on feelings rather than thoughts.

It makes the media seem more reliable to people.
It makes the media seem more reliable to people.

It creates bonds and unites people over issues.
It creates bonds and unites people over issues.
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Use the passage to answer the question.

A theater critic is given theater tickets in one of the best spots in the theater and other special treatment on the night of the show, including dinner for two at a local restaurant. The critic writes a raving review of the performance and does not mention in the article that he was compensated.
Which principle of ethical journalism did the journalist violate?

(1 point)
Responses

Principle 4: Be accountable.
Principle 4: Be accountable.

Principle 2: Minimize harm.
Principle 2: Minimize harm.

Principle 1: Seek truth and report it.
Principle 1: Seek truth and report it.

Principle 3: Act independently.
Principle 3: Act independently.
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I. Introduction: Music therapy can benefit people with and without disease.
II. Body Section 1: How do people receive music therapy?

A. Music therapy includes singing as well as the playing and composing of music.
B. Just listening to music can be a powerful form of therapy.

III. Body Section 2: Music therapy can help people struggling with disease.

A. Music therapy helps people suffering from chronic pain.
B. Chronic depression can be lessened with music therapy.

IV. Body Section 3: Music therapy can help people who are well in addition to people who are sick.

A. Self-reflection is aided by music therapy.
B. Music therapy can help increase a person’s motivation.

V. Conclusion: More people need to be aware of the value of music therapy.

Question
Use the outline to answer the question.

What is the main strength of this outline?

(1 point)
Responses

It allows ideas to be visually conveyed.
It allows ideas to be visually conveyed.

It organizes ideas in a logical way.
It organizes ideas in a logical way.

It can be created quickly.
It can be created quickly.

It directly addresses any counterclaims.
It directly addresses any counterclaims.
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Answer 1

Counterclaims Jiya Should Address:

1. Wind farms need to be built in rural areas because they are very loud and create extensive noise pollution.
2. Wind farms are not expensive to operate, but they are dependent on the weather which can be unpredictable.

These two counterclaims present potential challenges to the development and expansion of wind farms, touching on both location-related issues (noise pollution in populated areas) and reliability concerns (dependence on weather conditions). Addressing these would strengthen Jiya's argument.