AnswersRS AZ-English Language Arts 10 BAnalyzing and Evaluating Arguments

Analyzing and Evaluating Arguments Answers

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Which statements best evaluate the evidence in this excerpt? Select two options.

A
The authors use a personal story to illustrate the argument that, despite new and ever-changing forms of social media, Arab American print and broadcast media are stronger than ever.
B
The authors use data about the types and effectiveness of social media to support the argument that social media is driving Arab American broadcast media out of business.
C
The authors use a quotation from an expert to support the argument that social media has been both helpful and hazardous for the Arab American news media.
D
The authors use a quotation from an eyewitness to support the argument that the Arab American news media face different challenges than smaller news media outlets in Arab countries.
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The authors use examples of different types of media to support the argument that social media has changed how the Arab American news media operate.
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Read the excerpt from "The Role of Social Media in the Arab Uprisings" by Heather Brown, Emily Guskin, and Amy Mitchell.Almost immediately after the Arab uprisings began, there was debate over the role and influence of social media in the ouster of Tunisian president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali and the imminent overthrow of [Egyptian president Hosni] Mubarak. In covering what some deemed the Facebook or Twitter revolutions, the media focused heavily on young protesters mobilizing in the streets in political opposition, smartphones in hand. And since then, the violent and sectarian unrest in Syria has brought increased attention to the role of citizen journalism.Social media indeed played a part in the Arab uprisings. Networks formed online were crucial in organizing a core group of activists, specifically in Egypt. . . . Additionally, digital media has been used by Arabs to exercise freedom of speech and as a space for civic engagement.

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historical examples of social media use
B
personal anecdotes about the impact of social media
C
research studies that correlate politics and social media
D
social media posts about the Arab Spring
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Consider this claim:School uniforms should be mandatory for all students.

A
According to the board of education, “school uniforms improve behavior, build school spirit, and develop a student’s sense of belonging.”
B
Making school uniforms mandatory directly contradicts Americans’ First Amendment right to express themselves freely.
C
Chris Hammock, a mother of three high school students, said that mandatory school uniforms would make back-to-school shopping much easier.
D
Recent reports indicate that school uniforms have a minimal impact on attendance rates in New York City Public Schools.
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What reasons do the authors give to support their claim about the importance of social media in the Arab uprisings? Select two options.

A
the description of social media as a causal mechanism
B
the explanation that most Egyptians do not use the technology
C
the clarification that Twitter is relatively new and frequently used
D
the fact that information from bit.ly links was shared around the world
E
the detail that a US institute collected data in multiple countries
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What types of evidence do the authors use in this excerpt? Select two options.

A
data showing the widespread use of social media in countries involved in the uprisings
B
verifiable facts that explain why social media's impact was so broad during the uprisings
C
statistics that describe Egyptians’ use of the internet and social media during the uprisings
D
an eyewitness account that explains how social media posts may have caused the uprisings
E
a personal story that explains the authors’ interest in social media use during the uprisings
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Read the excerpt from "The Role of Social Media in the Arab Uprisings" by Heather Brown, Emily Guskin, and Amy Mitchell.Arab-American news outlets find they must compete with this abundance of online content in order to evolve alongside readers who are increasingly turning to the internet for information. Newspapers have made the greatest inroads here so far, with most offering at least some form of digital content, while still maintaining print versions for older generations and those who prefer a physical newspaper. Radio programs, in light of the continuing challenge to find advertising sponsorship, are beginning to shift online. Arab-American television, on the other hand, has yet to even really find a place amid the satellite programming available from Arab countries.

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television
B
newspapers
C
satellite programming
D
radio programs
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Which examples of evidence would best support this claim? Select three options.

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a live television report from a youth fundraiser for Wilkins’s campaign
B
an anecdote from a family member about why Wilkins is the best person to vote for
C
an excerpt from a novel about a character named Wilkins who fights for democracy
D
a printed transcript of a campaign speech given by Wilkins at a local high school
E
a graph showing an increase in social media posts from young people about Wilkins during the campaign
F
a story a neighbor overheard about Wilkins while commuting to work last week
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Read the excerpt from "The Role of Social Media in the Arab Uprisings" by Heather Brown, Emily Guskin, and Amy Mitchell.Twitter, Facebook and other new media offer ways for the Arab-American news media to reach audiences, but also pose a threat to smaller outlets. In addition to keeping up with the online presence of larger news organizations, Arab-American media are forced to compete with user-generated content that is rapidly available to audiences. The utility of social media in accessing information became clear during the Arab uprisings and events such as Egypt’s parliamentary and presidential elections. However, [Suzanne] Manneh of New America Media points out that the credibility of this information is difficult to verify "depending on where it’s from, to whom it’s attributed, [and] especially when various events are happening very quickly."Arab-American news outlets find they must compete with this abundance of online content in order to evolve alongside readers who are increasingly turning to the internet for information.

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Social media poses a threat to more traditional media outlets.
B
Traditional media can find truthful information within social media posts.
C
Social media content is difficult to create and publish.
D
Social media is generally a credible source of information.
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What types of evidence do the authors use in this excerpt? Select three options.

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research related to the popular use of social media in Egypt
B
a statistic supporting the claim that social media use in Egypt is not widespread
C
testimony about how social media use has changed in Egypt
D
an example that compares how traditional media and social media handle a news story
E
data related to the decline of social media use after the Arab Spring
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What is the claim in an argumentative text?

A
the facts and data that support a statement of opinion in the text
B
the statement that takes a position on an issue or controversy
C
the explanation of how the evidence in the text supports a reason
D
the quotations from primary sources that are used to validate a fact

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