AnswersWorld Literature CR SUSD EXComparing Arguments from Diverse Perspectives

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Which sentence from the passage is the main reason used to support the claim stated in the first sentence?

A
“Unless Congress acts, most of the tax relief we've delivered over the past 7 years will be taken away.”
B
“Some in Washington argue that letting tax relief expire is not a tax increase.”
C
“Others have said they would personally be happy to pay higher taxes.”
D
“I'm pleased to report that the IRS accepts both checks and money orders.”
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Which rhetorical device does Obama use in this passage?

A
allusion
B
understatement
C
anaphora
D
tricolon
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Which statement describes the claim?

A
Health care will continue to rise by 3 to 25 percent each year for the next 10 years.
B
Health insurance is becoming too expensive for most American families to afford.
C
The writer’s family is an average American family struggling to pay for health care.
D
The average American family is paying more for health insurance than they did before.
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What is the best definition of an argumentative text?

A
a text that supports a claim about a debatable topic using evidence as support
B
a text that uses rhetorical devices to support a particular perspective
C
a text that uses vivid language to engage the audience in the topic
D
a text that presents evidence to inform the audience about a specific topic
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Which statements use the rhetorical device of understatement? Choose two correct answers.

A
Without a quick solution to the wildfire, we citizens may be in trouble.
B
We do not need a solution right away, since two days is plenty of time to solve global food insecurity.
C
I have an idea that I think would solve this problem, if only I knew where to share it.
D
The solution to plastic pollution is to drink tap water.
E
I know you think that a universal cure for disease is coming soon. Still, it does not seem that way right now.
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Which sentence from the passage is the main reason used to support the claim stated in the first sentence?

A
“Unless Congress acts, most of the tax relief we've delivered over the past 7 years will be taken away.”
B
“Some in Washington argue that letting tax relief expire is not a tax increase.”
C
“Others have said they would personally be happy to pay higher taxes.”
D
“I'm pleased to report that the IRS accepts both checks and money orders.”
8

Which statement describes the claim?

A
Health insurance is becoming too expensive for most American families to afford.
B
The writer’s family is an average American family struggling to pay for health care.
C
Health care will continue to rise by 3 to 25 percent each year for the next 10 years.
D
The average American family is paying more for health insurance than they did before.
9

Which rhetorical device does Obama use in this passage?

A
allusion
B
anaphora
C
tricolon
D
understatement
10

What is the best definition of an argumentative text?

A
a text that uses rhetorical devices to support a particular perspective
B
a text that supports a claim about a debatable topic using evidence as support
C
a text that presents evidence to inform the audience about a specific topic
D
a text that uses vivid language to engage the audience in the topic
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Which statement describes the claim?

A
Health care will continue to rise by 3 to 25 percent each year for the next 10 years.
B
The average American family is paying more for health insurance than they did before.
C
The writer’s family is an average American family struggling to pay for health care.
D
Health insurance is becoming too expensive for most American families to afford.
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Which statements are examples of debatable claims about immigration? Choose two correct answers.

A
The number of immigrants allowed to stay in the country is affecting job availability for others.
B
Immigrants are responsible for many of the advances in technology and other areas of industry.
C
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is an immigration policy that was established in 2012.
D
Many countries have differing approaches to immigration.
E
Permanent legal residents and foreign nationals are two examples of legal US immigrants.
13

Which sentence from the passage is the main reason used to support the claim stated in the first sentence?

A
“Unless Congress acts, most of the tax relief we've delivered over the past 7 years will be taken away.”
B
“Some in Washington argue that letting tax relief expire is not a tax increase.”
C
“Others have said they would personally be happy to pay higher taxes.”
D
“I'm pleased to report that the IRS accepts both checks and money orders.”
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Read the claim. The overuse of social media has led to a decline in the academic performance of this country’s high school students. Which reasons are logically sound and could be used to support the claim? Choose two correct answers.

A
High school students are spending more time on social media than they are studying and completing homework.
B
Social media is causing many problems in society, including a lack of attention and a more negative attitude toward education among students in my neighborhood.
C
Grades at a specific high school are worse this year than they were 20 years ago, when social media was not a distraction.
D
You can read several articles about students around the country causing problems at school rather than focusing on academics.
E
Standardized test scores dropped or remained stagnant in many states in 2017, which was the peak year to date for social media use.
15

Which rhetorical device does Obama use in this passage?

A
allusion
B
anaphora
C
tricolon
D
understatement
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What is the best definition of an argumentative text?

A
a text that supports a claim about a debatable topic using evidence as support
B
a text that uses vivid language to engage the audience in the topic
C
a text that presents evidence to inform the audience about a specific topic
D
a text that uses rhetorical devices to support a particular perspective
17

Which statements are examples of debatable claims about immigration? Choose two correct answers.

A
The number of immigrants allowed to stay in the country is affecting job availability for others.
B
Permanent legal residents and foreign nationals are two examples of legal US immigrants.
C
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is an immigration policy that was established in 2012.
D
Immigrants are responsible for many of the advances in technology and other areas of industry.
E
Many countries have differing approaches to immigration.
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Read the claim. The overuse of social media has led to a decline in the academic performance of this country’s high school students. Which reasons are logically sound and could be used to support the claim? Choose two correct answers.

A
Social media is causing many problems in society, including a lack of attention and a more negative attitude toward education among students in my neighborhood.
B
You can read several articles about students around the country causing problems at school rather than focusing on academics.
C
High school students are spending more time on social media than they are studying and completing homework.
D
Standardized test scores dropped or remained stagnant in many states in 2017, which was the peak year to date for social media use.
E
Grades at a specific high school are worse this year than they were 20 years ago, when social media was not a distraction.

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