Which of the following describes a key component of argumentative writing?
● D.)
Counterarguments are considered and discussed.
Which of the following describes a key component of argumentative writing?
● B.)
The writer supports her position on a debatable topic with reasoning and
evidence.
Angela, an officer with the Wildlife and Parks Department, is writing a proposal to
members of the city government to urge them not to develop an area of nearby wetlands.
Which approach should Angela use if she wants to appeal to logos?
● A.)
Providing facts about the benefits and values of various plant and animal species
found in the wetlands
Angela, an officer with the Wildlife and Parks Department, is writing a proposal to
members of the city government to urge them not to develop an area of nearby wetlands.
Which approach should Angela use if she wants to appeal to ethos?
● B.)
Showing how she conducted quality research and considered alternative
perspectives
Sookie is writing an essay for her history class using the classical argument model. She
writes a thesis statement that clearly communicates her argument that the Great
Depression would have continued if World War II had not stimulated the American
economy. She provides background information on the economy during the Great
Depression and how the economy was affected by war production. She also provides
evidence that the economy was not improving just prior to World War II, nor was it
expected to improve. Finally, she addresses two potential counterarguments to her
thesis.
Which component of the classical argument model has Sookie neglected?
● A.)
Concluding her essay appropriately
Victoria wants to persuade her readers not only to agree with her position that the
minimum wage should be increased, but to take some action, so she has chosen the
classical argument model for her essay. She has provided background information on
the history of the minimum wage in the United States, the large numbers of adult workers
who earn it, and evidence that shows it is not a livable wage for families. In her
conclusion, Victoria will explain how her readers can get involved in the movement.
Which component of the classical argument model has Victoria forgotten?
● A.)
Refuting the opposing viewpoints
Jefferson disagrees with a recent article in his school newspaper that argues for a
stricter dress code. He wants to write a rebuttal, but in order to do so effectively, he first
must fully analyze the article and its argument.
What is one activity that Jefferson must complete as he analyzes the article?
● D.)
Determine whether the author's evidence is credible and sufficient to support the
argument.
Ariel was assigned an essay to analyze for her English class. She found the instruction
sheet the teacher had provided and read the list of guidelines for analyzing an argument.
Next, Ariel began to read the essay and underlined the thesis statement.
Choose one additional activity that Ariel should complete as she analyzes the
argumentative essay.
● C.)
Summarize the argument in her own words, and ask herself if she agrees with it.
Angela works for the Wildlife and Parks Department and has been tasked with
responding to the city’s proposal to build a hotel near protected wetlands. The
Department’s position is that the city should not build on the location for environmental
reasons.
Select an argumentative thesis statement that could support this argument.
● D.)
Building a hotel near the wetlands will permanently damage their delicate
ecosystem.
Angela works for the Wildlife and Parks Department and has been tasked with
responding to the city’s proposal to build a hotel near protected wetlands. The
Department’s position is that the city should not build on the location for environmental
reasons.
Select an argumentative thesis statement that could support this argument.
● D.)
Wetlands are a critical component of the local ecosystem; therefore, development
on them needs to be halted.
