Question

Consider the following persuasive writing prompt:
"Should schools implement a four-day school week instead of the traditional five-day schedule?"

Which of the following is the best thesis statement for an essay responding to this prompt?

(1 point)
Responses

"A four-day school week is an interesting idea that some people support, but others do not."
"A four-day school week is an interesting idea that some people support, but others do not."

"Schools should adopt a four-day school week because it reduces costs, improves student performance, and provides more time for family activities."
"Schools should adopt a four-day school week because it reduces costs, improves student performance, and provides more time for family activities."

"The traditional five-day school week is what most students are used to, so it should stay the same."
"The traditional five-day school week is what most students are used to, so it should stay the same."

"This essay will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a four-day school week."
Answer
Which characteristic is NOT part of an effective persuasive thesis statement?(1 point)
Responses

It is clear and specific.
It is clear and specific.

It takes a neutral stance.
It takes a neutral stance.

It previews the main reasons.
It previews the main reasons.

It addresses the prompt directly.
It addresses the prompt directly.
Question 3
Answer
Revise this weak thesis statement into a strong persuasive thesis statement:

"Homework is a topic people often discuss in schools."

(1 point)
Responses

"Some people think homework is bad."
"Some people think homework is bad."

"Homework can be challenging."
"Homework can be challenging."

"Schools should limit homework to improve students' mental health, encourage family time, and increase participation in extracurricular activities."
"Schools should limit homework to improve students' mental health, encourage family time, and increase participation in extracurricular activities."

"This essay will talk about homework."
Answer
Select the secret words from this week:(5 points)
Responses

harmonious
harmonious

haphazard
haphazard

Hypothetical
Hypothetical

Impartial
Impartial

impetuous
impetuous

Implausible
Implausible

Implication
Implication

Imply
Imply

Intricate
Intricate

integrity
Answer
How does anorexia nervosa primarily differ from bulimia nervosa?(2 points)
Responses

Anorexia involves fear of weight gain, while bulimia does not
Anorexia involves fear of weight gain, while bulimia does not

Anorexia involves restricting food intake, while bulimia involves binge eating and purging
Anorexia involves restricting food intake, while bulimia involves binge eating and purging

Anorexia only affects women, while bulimia affects both genders
Anorexia only affects women, while bulimia affects both genders

Anorexia is treatable with medication, while bulimia is not
Answer
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of anorexia nervosa?(2 points)
Responses

Low self-esteem
Low self-esteem

Perfectionism
Perfectionism

The need to be in control
The need to be in control

Desire for attention from others
Answered by GPT-4o mini
The best thesis statement for an essay responding to the prompt "Should schools implement a four-day school week instead of the traditional five-day schedule?" is:

"Schools should adopt a four-day school week because it reduces costs, improves student performance, and provides more time for family activities."

This statement clearly presents a definitive position and outlines specific reasons that support the argument, making it strong and focused for persuasive writing.
Answered by GPT-4o mini
The characteristic that is NOT part of an effective persuasive thesis statement is:

**It takes a neutral stance.**

A persuasive thesis statement should take a clear position on an issue rather than remaining neutral, as the purpose of persuasive writing is to convince the reader of a specific viewpoint.
Answered by GPT-4o mini
The revised strong persuasive thesis statement is:

"Schools should limit homework to improve students' mental health, encourage family time, and increase participation in extracurricular activities."

This statement presents a clear position and outlines specific reasons for that position, making it effective for persuasive writing.
Answered by GPT-4o mini
The secret words from this week, based on a typical selection of vocabulary, would likely be those that have a common characteristic or theme. In this case, all words beginning with the prefix "im-" or words that might fit a specific context of study could be considered secret words. From the given list, the potential secret words could be:

- **haphazard**
- **Hypothetical**
- **Impartial**
- **impetuous**
- **Implausible**
- **Implication**
- **Imply**
- **Intricate**
- **integrity**

However, if you are looking for a specific pattern—like all words beginning with "im-"—the "secret words" could be:

- **Impartial**
- **impetuous**
- **Implausible**
- **Implication**
- **Imply**
- **integrity**

Please clarify if you have a specific criterion for selecting the "secret words."
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The primary difference between anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa is:

**Anorexia involves restricting food intake, while bulimia involves binge eating and purging.**

This distinction highlights the fundamental behaviors associated with each eating disorder. Anorexia is characterized by extreme restriction of food, leading to significant weight loss, whereas bulimia involves episodes of consuming large amounts of food (bingeing) followed by attempts to prevent weight gain, often through vomiting or other purging methods.
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The option that is NOT a common cause of anorexia nervosa is:

**Desire for attention from others.**

While attention-seeking behavior may be associated with some mental health conditions, anorexia nervosa is primarily linked to factors such as low self-esteem, perfectionism, and the need to be in control. The motivations for developing anorexia often stem from personal struggles rather than seeking attention from others.