Question

10 questions medal and follow

Answer 1

Question 1 (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.

Question 2 (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.

Question 3 (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 4 (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 5 (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 6 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)

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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

Question 7 (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.

Question 8 (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.


How does the author handle the counterclaim?

The author chooses to concede the point and offers no rebuttal.

The author offers an opinion discounting the counterclaim.

The author ignores the counterclaim and avoids responding.

The author supplies a rebuttal that quotes more current research.

Question 9 (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.

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 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 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 2

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Answer 3

1. Algebra skills are needed for jobs in dozens of high paying fields.
2. Uses respectful tone, offers researched evidence to refute counterclaim.
3. Either C or D....not sure
4. I am guessing A
5. Introduce an opposing view, then refute it logically and respectfully
6. A counterclaim that presents reasonable opposing perspective
7. It strengthens your argument
8. Author supplies rebuttal that quotes current research
9. Cell phones should be allowed in the classroom
10. Refutes counterclaim ineffectively, offers opinions, uses disrespectful tone