Question 1

Which of these is not like the others?

Accepted Answer

Evidence

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Thesis statement

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Claim

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Topic sentence

Question 2

What does a claim do?

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States what you're talking about

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Proves your point

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Gives background information

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Summarizes your ideas

Question 3

Which of these is not one of the criteria for a strong claim?

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Uses quotation marks

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Has a topic and direction

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Is objective

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Stands alone

Question 4

Which of these stands alone?

Accepted Answer

The purpose of the book is to persuade the reader to take a stand against slavery.

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To persuade the reader to take a stand against slavery.

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It is to persuade the audience to oppose slavery.

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Yes, the abolition of slavery is the purpose of the book.

Question 5

Which is these is an example of an objective claim?

Accepted Answer

Social and emotional skills are as important as academic skills.

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I believe social and emotional skills are as important as academic skills.

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I think social skills are as an important as academic skills.

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You know that social and emotional skills are as important as academic skills.

Question 6

Which of these has a topic and direction?

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The author appeals to her audience by directly addressing the reader.

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The author of the book, "Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl" directly appeals to her audience in her writing.

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The author of the novel appeals to her audience.

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The author directly addresses the reader.

Question 7

In the prompt, "Write an essay arguing for/against lowering the voting age," what is the topic?

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the voting age

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lowering the voting age

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An essay

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for or against

Question 8

In the prompt, "Analyze how the narrator uses imagery," what should be the direction?

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how they use imagery

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imagery

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analysis

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the narrator

Question 9

What is the most effective thesis statement?

Accepted Answer

Reading has tremendous benefits throughout your life, including preventing Alzheimer's disease, expanding job opportunities, and building empathy.

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I believe reading is one of the most important things one can do for their health, their career, and their social capital.

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Reading has tremendous benefits in your life, as shown by a recent article in Reader's Digest on the benefits of reading.

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Yes, reading is important, because it keeps you healthier, provides more opportunities, and makes you smarter.

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