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Writing Workshop: Evaluating Sources That Support a Claim — Unit test

Question 4 • CA-Common Core English Language Arts 11 B Credit Recovery 5 Credits

When evaluating sources for a compare-and-contrast essay, you can tell if a source’s argument is objective if it

Answer
A
appeals to logic and reason rather than emotion.
B
appeals to emotion rather than logic and reason.
C
has appeals to both reason and emotion.
D
is based mostly on personal experience.

Explanation

An objective argument relies on evidence and logical reasoning rather than trying to persuade readers mainly through feelings. Therefore, the best sign of objectivity is that the source appeals to logic and reason rather than emotion. Appeals to personal experience or emotion can reflect subjective viewpoints.

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