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What is the last step to creating an argumentative essay?

A
outlining
B
prewriting
C
researching
D
revising
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To create the proper style for an argumentative essay, writers should

A
remove any educated language.
B
delete personal “I” statements.
C
include vague statements.
D
focus on personal statements.
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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?
B
Is supporting evidence included?
C
Is the claim clearly stated?
D
Why will I be writing?
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Which statement best describes the introduction of an argumentative essay?

A
The introduction acquaints readers with the topic and sets up the ideas that will be presented.
B
The introduction establishes the focus of the essay and tells readers what the positions will be.
C
The introduction ties the essay together and tells readers what they have learned and should take away.
D
The introduction fleshes out the argument and includes counterclaims and evidence from research.
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The proper style for an argumentative essay is

A
academic.
B
friendly.
C
informal.
D
personal.
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An effective claim for an argumentative essay is

A
passionate and intense.
B
flexible and open-ended.
C
nonspecific and undefined.
D
precise and knowledgeable.
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Which statement best describes the conclusion of an argumentative essay?

A
The conclusion acquaints readers with the topic and sets up the ideas that will be presented.
B
The conclusion establishes the focus of the essay and tells readers what the positions will be.
C
The conclusion ties the essay together and tells readers what they have learned and should take away.
D
The conclusion fleshes out the argument and includes counterclaims and evidence from research.
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The introduction of an argumentative essay must include

A
a claim.
B
a citation.
C
a quotation.
D
a summary.
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Read this outline for an argumentative essay about government.1. People have different ideas about the role of government.A. The primary purpose of government is to provide social services.2. Government should provide services for people who are poor or elderly.A. Government can effectively provide the services that poor and elderly people need.B. Food stamps keep people from going hungry.C. Medicare and Medicaid provide health care.D. Some people believe social services are an entitlement and not a right, but many people could not survive without them.3. Government’s main role is provide to social services, such as food stamps.The underlined sentence in the outline is the

A
claim.
B
conclusion.
C
counterclaim.
D
evidence.
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Which statement is an example of an effective claim for an argumentative essay?

A
The primary role of federal government is to offer services that citizens cannot provide for themselves.
B
The federal government has three main branches, which are known as executive, legislative, and judicial.
C
Taxes pay for the services that the federal government provides to every American citizen.
D
I believe the federal government should not tax its citizens more than they can afford to pay.
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To create the proper tone for an argumentative essay, writers should

A
delete personal “I” statements.
B
include vague statements.
C
include slang words.
D
focus on the evidence.
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Read this excerpt from the body paragraph of an argumentative essay.Jefferson offers the best description of the purpose of government. It exists to aid in the well-being of both the nation and its citizens.Why is this excerpt an example of a strong argument?

A
It provides a citation as evidence to support the claim.
B
It states a counterclaim and demonstrates why it is incorrect.
C
It includes a clear topic sentence and provides effective support.
D
It is nonspecific so that readers can provide their own interpretations.
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How does a counterclaim help support a position in an argumentative essay?

A
The counterclaim shows how the writer’s position is wrong.
B
The counterclaim shows how the opposing opinion is incorrect.
C
The counterclaim allows readers to state their own positions.
D
The counterclaim allows readers to provide their own interpretations.

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