Question

PLEASE HELP, I WILL GIVE U A MEDAL THIS IS MY LIFE!

Answer 1

What type of counterclaim best strengthens your argument?

A counterclaim that agrees with your original claim so there is no opposition

A counterclaim that allows you to get emotionally involved with the argument

A counterclaim that lets you repeat evidence you have already shared

A counterclaim that presents a popular and reasonable opposing perspective

Answer 2

@whpalmer4 @secret66 @SeaTurtle113 @Nateyboo @DollyAcquah @Lil_Jerome @AravindG @amistre64 @o.Ohuh? @AnswerMyQuestions @Edward_Elric @HelpBlahBlahBlah @helpokandthankss @OliverSt4rz @terryluce06 @WeepingAngel123 @RC_CA @rockstargirl17 help

Answer 3

I think D?

Answer 4

@secret66 plz help

Answer 5

and any body else

Answer 6

Maybe.

Answer 7

I read it over and I got D

Answer 8

Ok any other of u think it is D?

Answer 9

Thanks @AnswerMyQuestions plz anyone else do agree?

Answer 10

Np.

Answer 11

Whatever you think.

Answer 12

Ok

Answer 13

ok thansk

Answer 14

Anymore questions?

Answer 15

yes

Answer 16

What are they?

Answer 17

Can I post them here?

Answer 18

OK

Answer 19

Sure.

Answer 20

The following excerpt from an argument features a counterclaim and a rebuttal. Read the paragraph and answer the question that follows:

Some may argue that television can have a good influence on teenagers. They say educational broadcasts, travel documentaries, and news programs help students learn about the world. Anyone who believes this is obviously clueless when it comes to teen viewing habits. Teenagers don't watch those kinds of shows. They watch cartoons, reality shows, and movies.

Which of the following is true about this excerpt?

It addresses the opposition respectfully but does not use researched facts to refute the counterclaim.

It presents researched evidence to refute a counterclaim but does not treat the opposition respectfully.

It refutes the counterclaim ineffectively because it offers opinions and uses a disrespectful tone.

It uses a respectful tone and offers researched evidence to effectively refute the counterclaim.

Question 4 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)

(MC)

The following claim is made in an argumentative essay:

Algebra should not be required for high school graduation.

Which counterclaim would be the most effective?

Algebra is not really needed in the real world.

Algebra skills are needed for jobs in dozens of high-paying fields.

Many think that algebra is a fun subject that students enjoy.
My big brother failed algebra and had to go to summer school.

Answer 21

I think the first one is: A OR D

Answer 22

i THINK #4 IS: B

Answer 23

Lemme see...

Answer 24

OK

Answer 25

Sorry if I'm slow, because I'm helping 3 people at a time including you.

Answer 26

Thats ok take ur time but not to long plz cuz i have a few more LOl :)

Answer 27

I think the first one is B.

Answer 28

Ok

Answer 29

Yes, 2nd one is B.

Answer 30

Oh the second one is B not the first one?

Answer 31

Both are B.

Answer 32

Oh they are

Answer 33

@HelpBlahBlahBlah what do u think the answer is for the fisrt one

Answer 34

The following excerpt from an argument features a counterclaim and a rebuttal. Read the paragraph and answer the question that follows:

Some may argue that television can have a good influence on teenagers. They say educational broadcasts, travel documentaries, and news programs help students learn about the world. Anyone who believes this is obviously clueless when it comes to teen viewing habits. Teenagers don't watch those kinds of shows. They watch cartoons, reality shows, and movies.

Which of the following is true about this excerpt?

It addresses the opposition respectfully but does not use researched facts to refute the counterclaim.

It presents researched evidence to refute a counterclaim but does not treat the opposition respectfully.

It refutes the counterclaim ineffectively because it offers opinions and uses a disrespectful tone.

It uses a respectful tone and offers researched evidence to effectively refute the counterclaim.

Answer 35

@AnswerMyQuestions says it is B but i think it is either a or d?

Answer 36

I'm not very sure.

Answer 37

@HelpBlahBlahBlah what u think

Answer 38

gimme a sec

Answer 39

i think B

Answer 40

Me too.

Answer 41

Ok thanks LOL

Answer 42

Read the following excerpt from an argumentative essay. Answer the question that follows:

Critics might say that smart phones in the classroom cause too many distractions. A 2009 article in Education Magazine made just such a claim. Although cell phones can certainly cause distractions, current research suggests that teachers and students are putting phones to better use. A 2013 Educator Insider poll reveals that 67% of high school instructors now encourage students to use phones in the classroom setting. Students without phones are actually at a disadvantage in the classroom. The poll lists Internet access, spell checks, and collaboration as three key uses of smart phones in an educational setting.

Based on this excerpt, what is most likely the original claim the author made in this argument?

Cell phones are awesome for many cool reasons.

Cell phones are a major cause of distraction.

Cell phones should be allowed in the classroom.

Cell phones should not be allowed in the classroom.

Question 6 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)

(MC)

Read the following excerpt from an argumentative essay. Answer the question that follows.


Critics might say that smart phones in the classroom cause too many distractions. A 2009 article in Education Magazine made just such a claim. Although cell phones can certainly cause distractions, current research suggests that teachers and students are putting phones to better use. A 2013 Educator Insider poll reveals that 67% of high school instructors now encourage students to use phones in the classroom setting. Students without phones are actually at a disadvantage in the classroom. The poll lists Internet access, spell checks, and collaboration as three key uses of smart phones in an educational setting.


What is the counterclaim the author introduces to the argument?

Cell phones should be allowed in the classroom.

Cell phones in the classroom cause too many distractions.

Students without phones are actually at a disadvantage in the classroom.

67% of high school instructors now encourage students to use phones in the classroom.

Question 7 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)

(MC)

An effective argumentative essay

expresses a brief, negative opinion about an opposing perspective

ignores all opposing perspectives and focuses on only one side of an issue

introduces an opposing view, then refutes it logically and respectfully

spends an equal amount of time and space discussing opposing views

Question 8 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)

(MC)

Which statement is true about an effective counterclaim?

It strengthens your argument.

It strengthens your opponent's argument.

It is presented in an introduction.

It is based on opinion rather than research.

Answer 43

sorry if that is alot

Answer 44

but i will tell u what i think and then u can help me ok

Answer 45

K

Answer 46

For the first one i think it is: C

Answer 47

Yup,

Answer 48

6: b

Answer 49

The second one is D.

Answer 50

Question 7

Answer 51

Is D I think.

Answer 52

why d?

Answer 53

Wait D for #6?

Answer 54

No.

Answer 55

so what is #6?

Answer 56

For this one

Answer 57

Question 7 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)

(MC)

An effective argumentative essay

expresses a brief, negative opinion about an opposing perspective

ignores all opposing perspectives and focuses on only one side of an issue

introduces an opposing view, then refutes it logically and respectfully

spends an equal amount of time and space discussing opposing views

Answer 58

You mean the essay about smart phones?

Answer 59

yes which answer for 6

Answer 60

I say b how about u

Answer 61

C.

Answer 62

ok

Answer 63

#8 i think is: a

Answer 64

Yup, A.

Answer 65

Hello?????

Answer 66

ok

Answer 67

Question 9 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)

(MC)

Which rebuttal would be ineffective in an argumentative essay?

A rebuttal that acknowledges the opposition's point and uses clever words to insult it

A rebuttal that introduces facts to show the opposition's argument is incomplete

A rebuttal that presents research to show the opposition's argument to be incorrect

A rebuttal that uses information to prove the opposition's argument is irrelevant

Question 10 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)

(MC)

The following excerpt from an argument features a counterclaim and a rebuttal. Read the paragraph and answer the question that follows:

Some argue that television is a good influence on teens. They say that educational broadcasts, historical programs, and news broadcasts help students learn about the world. Each of these options would certainly benefit teen viewers, but research shows that teens rarely watch them. A 2011 survey on TeenLife.com explored teen viewing habits. It showed that 93% of teen viewing hours were spent on comedies, teen or police dramas, and reality programs. Only two percent of teens admitted to watching news of any type, one percent listed historical programs, and zero percent named educational broadcasts.

Which of the following is true about this excerpt?

It addresses the opposition respectfully but does not use researched facts to refute the counterclaim.

It presents researched evidence to refute a counterclaim but not does treat the opposition respectfully.

It refutes the counterclaim ineffectively because it offers opinions and uses a disrespectful tone.

It uses a respectful tone and offers researched evidence to effectively refute the counterclaim.

Answer 68

these are the last 2

Answer 69

I think 9 = a
I think 10 = b

Answer 70

#9 is A.

Answer 71

ok

Answer 72

Next is D.

Answer 73

how about #10

Answer 74

That is 10.

Answer 75

but remember in one of the question that i ask u, u said that it presents researched evidence to refute a counterclaim but does not treat the opposition respectfully.

Answer 76

Lemme see that one.

Answer 77

ok

Answer 78

The following excerpt from an argument features a counterclaim and a rebuttal. Read the paragraph and answer the question that follows:

Some may argue that television can have a good influence on teenagers. They say educational broadcasts, travel documentaries, and news programs help students learn about the world. Anyone who believes this is obviously clueless when it comes to teen viewing habits. Teenagers don't watch those kinds of shows. They watch cartoons, reality shows, and movies.

Which of the following is true about this excerpt?

It addresses the opposition respectfully but does not use researched facts to refute the counterclaim.

It presents researched evidence to refute a counterclaim but does not treat the opposition respectfully.

It refutes the counterclaim ineffectively because it offers opinions and uses a disrespectful tone.

It uses a respectful tone and offers researched evidence to effectively refute the counterclaim.

Answer 79

u said b

Answer 80

Yeah, it is.

Answer 81

But this question isn't the same as #10.

Answer 82

oh ok let me submit it and see what i got

Answer 83

I'm nervous! o:

Answer 84

i got to re submit it but thanks any way can u help me with the 2 that i got wrong?

Answer 85

What did you get?

Answer 86

Ok

Answer 87

ok thanks just wait up plz :)

Answer 88

Okey.

Answer 89

The following excerpt from an argument features a counterclaim and a rebuttal. Read the paragraph and answer the question that follows:

Some may argue that television can have a good influence on teenagers. They say educational broadcasts, travel documentaries, and news programs help students learn about the world. Anyone who believes this is obviously clueless when it comes to teen viewing habits. Teenagers don't watch those kinds of shows. They watch cartoons, reality shows, and movies.

Which of the following is true about this excerpt?

It addresses the opposition respectfully but does not use researched facts to refute the counterclaim.

It presents researched evidence to refute a counterclaim but does not treat the opposition respectfully.

It refutes the counterclaim ineffectively because it offers opinions and uses a disrespectful tone.

It uses a respectful tone and offers researched evidence to effectively refute the counterclaim.

Answer 90

it is not B

Answer 91

Hmm.

Answer 92

I think D.

Answer 93

An effective argumentative essay

expresses a brief, negative opinion about an opposing perspective

ignores all opposing perspectives and focuses on only one side of an issue

introduces an opposing view, then refutes it logically and respectfully

spends an equal amount of time and space discussing opposing views

Answer 94

it is not B

Answer 95

@AnswerMyQuestions help the last question