Structuring an Effective Argument

Question 1

How does evidence in this graph support a counterclaim that King’s dream of equality is not being achieved in education?

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Fewer Black Americans receive high school diplomas than Whites.

Question 2

1✔ 2345

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2

Question 3

✔ 12345

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1

Question 4

1234✔ 5

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5

Question 5

123✔ 45

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4

Question 6

12✔ 345

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3; Selection 1: 3; Selection 2: 2; Selection 3: 1; Selection 4: 5; Selection 5: 4

Question 7

Which transition signals that the writer is giving a counterclaim in the sample argument?

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Even though

Question 8

72.383.6✔ 95.1

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95.1

Question 9

How do the percentages in 2021 compare to those in 1980?

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There is less of a difference between the two groups in 2021 than in 1980.

Question 10

How does evidence in this graph support a claim that King’s dream of equality is being achieved in education between these two groups?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The percent of Black Americans with a diploma is getting closer to that of Whites.

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