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While revising an argumentative essay, a writer should

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include anecdotes and personal “I” statements.
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focus on including opinions more than evidence.
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make sure each paragraph has a clearly stated point.
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make the writing friendly and informal, engaging readers.
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Read the excerpt from the body paragraph of an argumentative essay about entrepreneurs and free enterprise.In a free enterprise system, companies can become more successful by beating their competitors in service and pricing. Mary Kay Ash’s innovative business plan used her reduced costs and her loyal, home-based sales team to beat the competition at providing cosmetics to American women.Why is this excerpt an example of a strong argument?

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It provides a citation as evidence to support the claim.
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It states a counterclaim and demonstrates why it is incorrect.
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It includes a clear topic sentence and provides effective support.
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It is nonspecific so that readers can provide their own interpretations.
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argumentative
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informative
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narrative
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Which describes the purpose of body paragraphs in an argumentative essay? Check all that apply.to use quotations that enhance the positionto establish the topic and introduce the claimto include reasons and evidence from researchto add examples that support the main ideato restate the claim and provide a clear summary

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to use quotations that enhance the position
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to establish the topic and introduce the claim
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to include reasons and evidence from research
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to add examples that support the main idea
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to restate the claim and provide a clear summary
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What is the second step in the prewriting process for an argumentative essay?

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forming a claim
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finding evidence
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creating an outline
D
developing an opinion
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Which statement best describes the conclusion of an argumentative essay?

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The conclusion acquaints readers with the topic and sets up the ideas that will be presented.
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The conclusion establishes the focus of the essay and tells readers what the writer’s position will be.
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The conclusion ties the essay together and tells readers what they have learned and should take away.
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The conclusion fleshes out the argument and includes counterclaims and evidence from research.
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Which question can most help a writer revise an argumentative essay?

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What is the topic to be addressed?
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What is the main purpose of the essay?
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Do details provide support for the claim?
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Which subject will help explain the position?
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Read this prompt for an argumentative essay.A free enterprise system provides individuals the opportunity to make their own economic decisions without restrictions from the government. It allows the supply and demand of consumers to determine the success or failure of an economic endeavor. It also requires entrepreneurs to rise or fall on their own without government support. Do you believe this type of economic system is more or less helpful, and why? Write an argumentative essay that explains your position.What will be the topic of the essay?

A
the role of government
B
the rise of entrepreneurs
C
the free enterprise system
D
the command economy system
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Read this outline for an argumentative essay about the free enterprise system.1. The free enterprise system is helpful because it allows for freedom. A. The free enterprise system is the best economic system because it allows individuals to make their own economic decisions.2. The choices of producers and consumers rule the free enterprise system. A. Individuals have the freedom to become entrepreneurs. B. Supply and demand determine their success or failure. C. Some people say without government support only wealthy people can succeed. D. More government interference would restrict freedom and limit the chance for success.3. The free enterprise system is helpful, not harmful, because it allows people to determine their own economic fate.The underlined sentence in the outline is the

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claim.
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conclusion.
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counterclaim.
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evidence.
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Read the introduction to an argumentative essay about entrepreneurs and free enterprise.Mary Kay Ash wanted to write a book about women in business. Instead, what transpired was a business plan for Mary Kay, Inc., a cosmetics company. In a free enterprise system, people like Mary Kay Ash have the opportunity to make their own economic decisions and create their own influential businesses.The introduction is effective because it

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provides a brief background about the essay’s subject.
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describes the life of a person many readers will know.
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summarizes the topic and restates the writer’s position.
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begins the essay with an interesting anecdote or story.

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