Writing Workshop: An Argumentative Essay about Economic Systems Answers

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Read the excerpt from Teaching the Benefits of Capitalism by Roger B. Butters.The single greatest benefit that capitalism provides is that it enables human choice. Capitalism establishes a social contract that makes it possible for individuals to exercise their franchise and free agency . . . It creates the necessary conditions for people to escape poverty and create wealth for themselves and for others.

A
Capitalism provides a single benefit.
B
Capitalism enables human choice.
C
Capitalism establishes a contract.
D
Capitalism creates necessary conditions.
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When revising the voice in an argumentative essay, a writer should make sure it is

A
informational.
B
persuasive.
C
informal.
D
relevant
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A
summarize
B
argue against
C
introduce
D
collect evidence for
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The first step in creating an argumentative essay is

A
developing an opinion.
B
finding evidence.
C
forming a claim.
D
choosing evidence.
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A strong outline for an argumentative essay should include

A
educated opinions to provide the argument.
B
evidence to support a claim.
C
only the introduction and conclusion.
D
every detail that will be in the essay.
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Which are parts of an effective argument? Choose three answers.

A
a claim
B
unreliable sources
C
evidence
D
biased opinions
E
a counterclaim
F
a bibliography
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A
reason
B
thesis
C
viewpoint
D
counterclaim
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What is the last step in writing an argumentative essay?

A
outlining
B
drafting
C
revising
D
researching
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What should a writer focus on while editing an argumentative essay? Choose three answers.

A
grammar
B
punctuation
C
the outline
D
spelling
E
the viewpoint
F
the topic
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The body paragraphs of an argumentative essay should include

A
a brief introduction, counterarguments, and a summary of the overall claim.
B
a strong reason, counterarguments, and a concluding statement that supports the claim.
C
a strong claim, counterarguments, and a transition to the final conclusion.
D
supporting evidence, counterarguments, and a bibliography that lists all research sources used.
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Read the prompt for an argumentative essay.Discuss the benefits and problems of capitalism and socialism, and evaluate which system provides the greater overall benefit to society.

A
explain why the problems of capitalism outweigh the benefits of socialism
B
establish positions on capitalism and socialism using reasons and evidence
C
explain why the problems of socialism outweigh the benefits of capitalism
D
persuade readers to learn more about the benefits of capitalism or socialism
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During the revision phase of an argumentative essay, a writer should focus on

A
voice, tone, and word choice.
B
opinions, evidence, and claims.
C
topic, viewpoint, and word choice.
D
reasons, evidence, and counterclaims.
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Which best supports the claim that capitalism provides more benefits for individuals than socialism?

A
a graph showing that people in capitalist societies tend to create more wealth
B
a graph showing that people in capitalist societies work longer hours
C
a primary source that describes how capitalism creates wealth for corporations
D
a primary source that explains why there are more capitalist societies than socialist ones
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Read the statement from an argumentative essay.Capitalism is superior to socialism because it promotes the interests of both the individual and society.

A
a claim.
B
evidence to support a claim.
C
a counterclaim.
D
evidence to support a counterclaim.

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