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Which question can help a writer analyze a prompt and develop a claim for an argumentative essay?

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Does the conclusion restate the claim?
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What is the main purpose of the essay?
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Is supporting evidence included?
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Is the claim clearly stated?
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Read this excerpt from an argumentative essay.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.The excerpt has an effective style and tone because it is

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formal and objective.
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casual and friendly.
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strong and passionate.
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subjective and opinionated.
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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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introduction
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body
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conclusion
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During the revision phase for an argumentative essay, a writer should

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create a clear argument.
B
check the style and tone.
C
write a strong conclusion.
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search for facts and evidence.
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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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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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What are reputable sources for an argumentative essay about the free enterprise system? Check all that apply.

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commercial websites from entrepreneurs selling products
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government-sponsored websites about a market economy
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university websites that explain several economic systems
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primary sources that focus on the history of the economy
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blogs written by students who are studying economics
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Which statement best describes the introduction of an argumentative essay?

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The introduction acquaints readers with the topic and sets up the ideas that will be presented.
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The introduction establishes the focus of the essay and tells readers what the writer’s position will be.
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The introduction ties the essay together and tells readers what they have learned and should take away.
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The introduction fleshes out the argument and includes counterclaims and evidence from research.
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Which describes the purpose of body paragraphs in an argumentative essay? Check all that apply.

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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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Which statement is an example of an effective claim for an argumentative essay?

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The free enterprise system has forced some people out of business, allowing only large wealthy companies and people to succeed.
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The purest form of the free enterprise system does not include any government interference or restrictions.
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Producers decide which goods to sell, while consumers decide which goods to buy in the free enterprise system.
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I believe the free enterprise system is the best economic system and should be adopted all around the world.

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