Question

We’re on the Same Team” by Jacki Jing carefully. Then, answer the questions below in complete sentences. Use evidence from the text to support your answers.

Question at position 1
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Multiple Choice
12.5 points



Question at position 1

What similarities does Jacki Jing point out between volleyball and basketball?


Both need talent, athletic ability, and years of practice


Both are considered less competitive than other sports


Both are easy to learn and require little practice


Both are played only by professionals

Question at position 2
2

Multiple Choice
12.5 points



Question at position 2

How does Jing argue against the idea that volleyball is an “easier” sport?


She describes the physical and mental demands of volleyball


She says volleyball does not need much strategy


She explains that volleyball is mostly for fun, not hard work


She says volleyball is not as competitive as basketball

Question at position 3
3

Multiple Choice
6.5 points



Question at position 3

At the beginning of her letter, Jacki Jing’s tone is:


Nervous


Excited


Angry


Confused

Question at position 4
4

Multiple Choice
6.5 points



Question at position 4

By the end of her letter, her tone becomes:


Passionate and reflective


Uncertain


Bored


Tired

Question at position 5
5

Multiple Choice
12.5 points



Question at position 5

Which narrative technique does Jing mainly use in her writing?


Fictional examples of athletes


Third-person biography style


First-person point of view and personal stories


Interviews with professional players

Question at position 6
6

Essay
12.5 points



Question at position 6
How do Jacki Jing’s personal stories (anecdotes) strengthen her argument about volleyball?

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How do Jacki Jing’s personal stories (anecdotes) strengthen her argument about volleyball?






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Question at position 7
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Essay
12.5 points



Question at position 7
What is the author’s purpose in writing this letter? Explain using details from the text.

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What is the author’s purpose in writing this letter? Explain using details from the text.






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Question at position 8
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Essay
12.5 points



Question at position 8
How does the structure (the way the letter is organized) help Jing build her argument about volleyball?

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How does the structure (the way the letter is organized) help Jing build her argument about volleyball?






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Question at position 9
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Essay
12.5 points



Question at position 9
What message does Jacki Jing want to share with young women who are thinking about playing volleyball?

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What message does Jacki Jing want to share with young women who are thinking about playing volleyball?






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Question at position 10
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Essay
12.5 points



Question at position 10
Do you think Jacki Jing was successful in convincing her audience? Why or why not?

Do you think Jacki Jing was successful in convincing her audience? Why or why not?






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Answer 1

Question 1
Jacki Jing points out that both volleyball and basketball need talent, athletic ability, and years of practice. In the letter she compares the training, skills, and dedication required for both sports to show they are equally demanding.

Question 2
Jing argues against the idea that volleyball is an “easier” sport by describing the physical and mental demands of volleyball. She explains the strength, endurance, timing, strategy, and teamwork required, showing it takes serious work and skill.

Question 3
At the beginning of her letter, Jacki Jing’s tone is excited. She opens with personal memories and enthusiasm for the sport, which draws the reader in and establishes her positive connection to volleyball.

Question 4
By the end of her letter, her tone becomes passionate and reflective. Jing moves from sharing experiences to making a strong, thoughtful appeal about respect for volleyball and encouragement for young women.

Question 5
Jing mainly uses a first-person point of view and personal stories. She relies on anecdotes from her own experience to illustrate the challenges and rewards of volleyball.

Question 6
Jacki Jing’s personal stories strengthen her argument about volleyball by giving concrete, relatable examples of the sport’s difficulty and rewards. When she describes her own practices, mistakes, and growth, readers see the training and mental focus required rather than accepting the stereotype that volleyball is “easy.” Those anecdotes build her credibility (ethos) and make her claims more convincing because they come from direct experience.

Question 7
The author’s purpose in writing this letter is to defend volleyball from the misconception that it is an easy or less serious sport and to encourage young women to try and respect the game. She supports this purpose by describing the physical demands, the strategies involved, and her personal experiences, and she ends with an appeal to take volleyball seriously and give it a chance.

Question 8
The structure of the letter helps Jing build her argument by moving from personal anecdote to broader explanation and finally to a call to action. Beginning with stories draws readers in and establishes her authority; the middle of the letter lays out specific reasons why volleyball is demanding (skills, strategy, teamwork); and the conclusion ties those reasons to her main point and urges respect and participation. This logical progression strengthens her persuasion.

Question 9
Jacki Jing wants young women who are thinking about playing volleyball to know that volleyball is a challenging, rewarding sport that deserves respect and that they should not be discouraged by stereotypes. She wants them to be confident, try the sport, work hard, and appreciate the teamwork and skills they will develop.

Question 10
Yes, Jacki Jing is largely successful in convincing her audience because she combines personal anecdotes, descriptions of the sport’s physical and mental demands, and a passionate, reflective tone. Her first-hand examples make her argument believable, and her clear organization leads readers from experience to conclusion. Some readers who strongly prefer other sports might remain unconvinced, but her use of evidence and personal credibility makes her case persuasive for most audiences.