Which sentences contain examples of bias? Check all that apply.All spiders are creepy.Most bats are nocturnal.Every artist is fascinating.Many flowers are poisonous.Video games are all awesome.
Read the claim from an argumentative essay.Graffiti art deserves to be treated like "real” art because, like other types of art, it has its own unique style, contains artistic elements like color and composition, and expresses the emotions and viewpoints of the artists.
In an argumentative essay, the main purpose of the introduction is to establish the writer’s
Each of these excerpts is from a different introduction. Which excerpt establishes a claim?
Facts, statistics, quotations, and anecdotes are all types of
In an argumentative essay, a writer includes a counterclaim in order to
A false idea about something is a(n)
Read the claim.In modern society, people are spending too much time using technological devices.Now, read the counterclaim.Proponents of technology point out the way it has improved communication. They note that less than a century ago, it took months to communicate with someone on the other side of the world. Now it takes only seconds.
Read Dimitri’s outline for the claim and one body paragraph of his argumentative essay.Claim: Social networking improves society.Reasons: It helps people to share information and connect with global events.Evidence: A recent survey showed that almost 30% of Americans get their news from social networking rather than from TV or radio.Counterclaim: Social networking is distracting, leading to lower grades among students.
Read the body paragraph from an argumentative essay.Dancers are by far the most talented athletes in modern society. All dancers are really strong, graceful, and flexible. Everyone wishes they could be coordinated like dancers. Only people who have never seen a dance say dancers are not athletes.
Which statement most strongly establishes a claim?
Which sentences contain examples of bias? Check all that apply.
A false idea about something is a(n)
Read the introduction to an argumentative essay.(1) Graffiti artists are gaining worldwide recognition for their art work. (2) Graffiti art deserves to be treated like "real” art because, like other types of art, it has its own unique style, contains artistic elements like color and composition, and expresses the emotions and viewpoints of the artists.
Read the claim from Deepali’s argumentative essay.The United Nations continues to be a relevant institution, working globally to prevent wars, monitor human rights, and enforce international laws.Now, read the topic sentence from a body paragraph of his essay.Without the presence of the various United Nations organizations, people worldwide would suffer.
What should a writer include when formulating a strong claim in an argumentative essay? Check all that apply.
In an argumentative essay, a writer includes a counterclaim in order to
In an argumentative essay, the main purpose of the introduction is to establish the writer’s
Read the counterclaim from an argumentative essay.Opponents claim that teachers should not get tenure because it encourages them to be lazy rather than encouraging them to excel.Now, read the rebuttal.But I disagree. When I did an informal poll of students at my school, we all agreed that there are some really great teachers.
Facts, statistics, quotations, and anecdotes are all types of
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