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Speaking and Listening: Planning a Multimedia Presentation — Quiz

Question 4 • British Literature and Composition

Read this prompt. Create a multimedia presentation about mandatory community service hours as a graduation requirement. Research a variety of sources and create visual aids to accompany your spoken presentation. Which is an effective claim for this prompt?

Answer
A
Many school systems encourage high school students to perform community service hours.
B
Community service requirements are beneficial, nurturing young people’s interests and civic consciences.
C
I bet our county will add community service hours on top of all the other useless graduation requirements.
D
Some students enjoy serving senior citizens of the community at local retirement homes.

Explanation

An effective claim takes a clear, arguable position on whether community service should be required for graduation. Choice A argues that the requirement is beneficial and gives reasons that could be supported with research. Choice C and D are statements of fact or examples, while B is an unsupported, informal opinion.

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