Choosing Language

Question 1

Use the drop-down menus to analyze the writing prompt.Format:

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essay

Question 2

Identify a reason that supports the claim.

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The United States has seen significant gains in the number of people covered by health insurance.

Question 3

Audience:

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a general audience

Question 4

Purpose:

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compare and contrast arguments

Question 5

Topic:

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arguments about universal health care

Question 6

Identify the claim.

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“Of nine core [United States health care] access measures, five were improving over time . . .”

Question 7

Identify the evidential support for the claim that health care access is improving. Check all of the statements that give evidence.

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“. . . the percentage of people under age 65 years who had any period of uninsurance decreased by 33% . . .”; “. . . the percentage of Americans who have access to a usual source of care has improved.”

Question 8

Complete the sentences.The concluding paragraph appeals to ethos by referencing

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the Constitution

Question 9

What elements did you include in your answer? Check any of the boxes that apply.

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The author presents an overall claim.; The authors uses reasons, such as the financial burden from not having insurance.; The argument uses evidential support, such as facts and statistics about the financial costs of poor health among the uninsured.

Question 10

The conclusion appeals to pathos by referencing .

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freedom

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