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How does a counterclaim contribute to formal argumentative writing?
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A counterclaim uses advanced vocabulary and syntax to support the validity of the argument.
A counterclaim presents a new topic that relates to the main claim in argumentative writing.
A counterclaim addresses the opposing viewpoint for an argument and provides evidence.
A counterclaim is the opposing stance readers may have that the writer needs to address in argumentativewriting.
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What are characteristics of a formal style when writing an argumentative text? Select three correctanswers.
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complex syntax and text structure
conversational and light tone
correct grammar and usage
abbreviated and everyday language
a relaxed attitude toward the argument
advanced and academic vocabulary
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Feature of Formal Style
Feature of Informal Style
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Drag each item to the correct location.
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Text 1: Our school should not be cutting back on its artclasses but expanding them. Art is an opportunity forstudents to develop a unique set of skills and engageother areas of the brain than the analytical work that isthe focus of math, science, and even English classes.All students, whether they consider themselves artisticor not, benefit from exploring their creative side andchallenging themselves to make a beautiful, interesting,or provocative work of art.
Text 2: It’s hard to believe our school is thinking ofcutting back on the art department. That’s a terribleidea! So many kids love their painting, sculpture, andillustration classes. Art is a great way to be creative andmake amazing works of art. Instead of making cuts,why don’t they add in some new art classes, likecomputer animation?
Text 1
Text 2
Uses contractions
More complex syntax
Uses more advancedlanguage
Formal style
Informal style
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Use the passage to answer the question.
Choose whether each style element appears inText 1 or Text 2.
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standard English grammar and usage 
first-person pronouns 
contractions 
content-specific vocabulary 
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Use the passage to answer the question.
Claim 1: Only 3 percent of the world’s leading fashion companies are responsible for over 50percent of the world’s fashion waste. Tons of clothing that is not sold ends up in landfills everyyear. It is up to these companies to find a solution to this waste problem.
Claim 2: Have you ever seen all those photos of landfills with overflowing clothing? Most of it is“last year’s” fashions, tossed out when they’re no longer “cool.” It’s time we did something about it.
Which of the following choices compares and contrasts the styles of the claims correctly?
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Claim 1 is informal because it uses contractions and the word
tons
. Claim 2 is also informal because itaddresses the audience as
you
.
Claim 1 has a formal style with advanced vocabulary and complex syntax. Claim 2 has an informal style,addressing the audience as
you
and using contractions.
Claim 1 is formal and offers more reasons and evidence than Claim 2. Claim 2 is also formal due to itscomplex sentence structure, but it is geared toward a younger audience.
Claim 1 has an informal style with advanced vocabulary and complex syntax. Claim 2 has a formal style,addressing the audience as
you
and using contractions.

Answer 1

1) A counterclaim addresses the opposing viewpoint for an argument and provides evidence.

2) Three characteristics of formal style: complex syntax and text structure; correct grammar and usage; advanced and academic vocabulary.

3) Text 1: More complex syntax; Uses more advanced language.
Text 2: Uses contractions.

4) standard English grammar and usage — Text 1
first-person pronouns — Text 2
contractions — Text 2
content-specific vocabulary — Text 1

5) Claim 1 has a formal style with advanced vocabulary and complex syntax. Claim 2 has an informal style, addressing the audience as you and using contractions.