Globalization and the Information Age: Postmodernism into the Twenty-First Century — Test

Question 7 • TPS EdX English Language Arts 11

Which sentence best demonstrates the language required of an argumentative speech?

Answer

The only way for chess players to get any better is by learning from the pros and testing out risky moves.

Chess players often make the mistake of playing their peers and less-skilled opponents just for fun.

Chess players often study the strategies and famous matches of well-respected chess masters.

To improve their games, chess players must face skilled opponents and attempt novel strategies.

Explanation

An argumentative speech should make a clear claim that an audience could agree or disagree with. Choice D argues that chess players must face skilled opponents and try novel strategies to improve. Choice C mainly states a general fact, while A overstates its claim by saying this is the “only way.”

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