Structuring an Effective Argument

Question 1

72.383.6✔ 95.1

Revolt · Accepted Answer

95.1

Question 2

72.383.6✔ 90.3

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90.3

Question 3

51.2✔ 68.883.6

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68.8

Question 4

✔ 51.272.383.6

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51.2

Question 5

12✔ 345

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

Question 6

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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.

Question 8

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Fewer Black Americans receive high school diplomas than Whites.

Question 9

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

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Even though

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