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What happens in an ad hominem persuasive technique?

A person is attacked rather than an argument.

What central idea do these excerpts work together to develop?

Alvarez grappled with the issue of writing a novel about a dangerous subject.

How does the author develop the central idea across these excerpts?

Alvarez shows how her lifelong fascination with her parents' life under the dictatorship was the basis for her writing.

Which statement best analyzes how the author develops the central idea across the two passages?

Alvarez shows how her parents' fears about the dictatorship affected their thoughts and actions even when they lived in the United States.

What is the definition of anecdotal evidence?

Anecdotal evidence is evidence that is based on personal experience or short narratives.

Which statement best describes an effective counterclaim to the claim in this passage?

Because Dred Scott and his family were born in the United States, they are citizens with all the rights granted by the Constitution.

What is the definition of connotation?

Connotation is the emotion or idea that is associated with a word.

Which statement best describes Reagan's main message for his audience in this excerpt? The Berlin Wall is a reminder of the past and of the war. The United States is more powerful than the Soviet Union. Democracy leads to greater prosperity than communism does. Berlin is a thriving city that can boast of many accomplishments.

Democracy leads to greater prosperity than communism does.

What would be the best thesis statement for an evaluation of Dan DeLuca's argument in "Dylan's Nobel Prize Settles Debate: Rock Lyrics Are Poetry"?

Despite his passionate argument that rock lyrics are poetry, Dan DeLuca fails to convince.

Bob Dylan deserved to win the Nobel Prize. Which reasons would be the most effective? Select two options.

Dylan has been internationally acclaimed for more than half a century. Dylan is first and foremost a poet, and poetry is often accompanied by music.

Read the introduction to Samantha's argument. Which statement summarizes Samantha's claim?

Fast food restaurants would profit from offering vegan meals.

Which option best states the main idea of the passage?

Former republics are more difficult to rule than hereditary states, and they will rebel if they are not tightly controlled.

Read this example of incorrect sentence structure. Gino is starring in the school play, it opens next week. Which revision best corrects the sentence?

Gino is starring in the school play, which opens next week.

Read this example of incorrect sentence structure. Heavy, black clouds rushing in from the horizon. Which revision corrects the sentence?

Heavy, black clouds rushing in from the horizon mean a storm is coming.

Read the excerpt from Franklin Roosevelt's request for a declaration of war. Yesterday, December 7, 1941—a date which will live in infamy—the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan. What is the impact of the loaded language in this paragraph?

It calls attention to the urgency of the message.

Which statements best describe a text with a compare-and-contrast structure? Select three options.

It contains words such as although, similarly, and yet. It describes similarities between two or more things. It discusses differences between two or more things.

How does the repetition of the words cruel and cruelty affect the tone of the paragraph?

It creates a matter-of-fact tone as Machiavelli demonstrates the positive effects of a ruler's cruelty.

Read the sentence. The English novelist Virginia Woolf, who pioneered the use of stream of consciousness in fiction, was a prolific writer, and the influence of her fiction and nonfiction on her contemporaries was both powerful and pervasive. Which statements best describe this sentence? Select three options.

It is a compound-complex sentence. It contains a nonrestrictive clause. It links three clauses to add variety to a text.

What is the best evaluation of Parvati's evidence?

It is relevant and sufficient, because she gives convincing examples of how phones support classwork.

Which reason can Sanjay use to most effectively refute the counterclaim?

It is true that students often work and do household chores, but managing homework in addition to other responsibilities helps students learn to organize their time efficiently and prioritize their studies.

Which statements describe a text with an argumentative structure? Select three options.

It states an opinion. It offers reasons and evidence. It acknowledges opposing claims.

Which statement best summarizes the central idea of the paragraph?

Observing what happened to the Spartans and the Romans shows that it is best to destroy a newly acquired state that is accustomed to freedom.

Read this example of incorrect sentence structure. Paula is moving to Chicago, winters are cold there. Which revision best corrects the sentence?

Paula is moving to Chicago, where winters are cold.

Which examples are simple sentences? Select three options.

Reading novels is one of the greatest pleasures in my life. Some call reading fantasy and science fiction a form of escapism. One of the best ways to learn about history is by reading historical novels.

Which evidence would best support João's rebuttal? Select three options.

Sleep deprivation harms memory. Overtired teens are more prone to accidents.

How does the author use pathos to support her purpose?

The author appeals to the audience's values by saying, "Others simply do not care."

Read the excerpt from "A Genetics of Justice" by Julia Alvarez. Which statement best explains how the author develops the central idea throughout the passage?

The author explains that, even after Trujillo was killed, her parents continued to fear the dictatorship.

What is the central idea in this paragraph? Having four young daughters made the family more of a target because of Trujillo's mandatory tributes. Trujillo required people to take part in tributes and parades, which were enforced by the police state. The author's parents fought against the dictatorship, even though they participated in the tributes. The author's parents tried to get by in the dictatorship, but felt humiliated by the tributes they were forced to participate in.

The author's parents tried to get by in the dictatorship, but felt humiliated by the tributes they were forced to participate in.

Which statement accurately summarizes the opinion of the court?

The doctrine of "separate but equal" takes away African American citizens' rights to an equal public education.

Read the paragraph. There are two main kinds of winter storms involving snow. A large amount of falling snow is called a snowstorm. Then, there is the blizzard. A blizzard is a very violent storm. It features extreme cold, strong winds, and low visibility. What compound-complex sentence can be formed from the underlined section of the passage to add variety to the paragraph?

The first is the snowstorm, which brings large amounts of falling snow, and the second is the blizzard, a violent storm that features extreme cold, strong winds, and low visibility.

What reasons does Warren provide in this passage to support the claim? Select three options.

The policy of segregation increases a sense of inferiority because it is a law.

What reasons does Warren provide in this passage to support the claim? Select three options.

The policy of segregation increases a sense of inferiority because it is a law. Racially segregated schools take away educational benefits from African Americans. The policy of segregation makes African American children feel inferior.

What is the most important idea the author wants readers to know?

There are three means of holding a newly acquired state that is accustomed to freedom.

Which statement best summarizes the central idea of the paragraph?

There are three ways for a prince to hold a newly acquired state that is accustomed to freedom: ruin it, live there, or create an oligarchy that is loyal to him—and the third way is easiest.

Read the excerpt from "A Latina Judge's Voice" by Hon. Sonia Sotomayor. How do the underlined words and phrases affect the meaning and tone of this passage?

They express pride in family and culture.

What is a counterclaim?

a refutation of a claim, with evidence

What elements should be included in a paragraph that evaluates a writer's argument? Select three options.

a summary of the writer's claim an analysis of the writer's concluding statements an analysis of the writer's reasons and evidence

Read the sentence. Marileta is staying with friends until she finds an apartment. What type of clause do the underlined words form?

an adverbial clause

The term pathos is best defined as

an appeal to emotions.

What kind of evidence does Machiavelli use in this passage to explain Hannibal's effectiveness?

anecdotal evidence in the form of historical examples

How does a writer support a counterclaim after stating it? Select three options.

by restating the original claim by providing reasons by supporting it with evidence

How does anecdotal evidence in this passage support the claim that cruelty is a necessary part of leadership?

by showing how Scipio was too lenient and his army rebelled

Which type of appeal does Reagan use in this part of the speech?

emotional

Read the excerpt from "Ain't I a Woman?" by Sojourner Truth. Which rhetorical techniques does the speaker use in this excerpt? Select three options.

ethos pathos parallelism

Read the excerpt from Ronald Reagan's "Tear Down This Wall" speech. Which rhetorical technique does this paragraph demonstrate?

false dilemma

Read the excerpt from "Ain't I a Woman?" a speech given by Sojourner Truth, a formerly enslaved person, in 1851. The tone of this speech most expresses a feeling of

frustration.

What type of evidence does Machiavelli use to support his claim in this passage?

logical evidence

What three things must a writer use to develop a successful argument?

logical reasoning, relevant evidence, and persuasive diction

Which sentence states DeLuca's claim?

sentence 6

Read the excerpt from "A Latina Judge's Voice" by Hon. Sonia Sotomayor. The rhetorical technique most used in this excerpt is

shift.

Read the excerpt from Prime Minister Winston Churchill's "Their Finest Hour" speech, delivered to the United Kingdom's House of Commons in 1940. The rhetorical technique used in this excerpt is

shift.

What claim does Justice Taney make in this passage?

that Scott is not a citizen of Missouri

Beyond Congress, who is his primary intended audience?

the American public

Read the two excerpts. The subject of both passages is

the circumstances under which Trujillo died.

Read this paragraph from chapter 5 of The Prince. What idea is stressed in the passage?

the dismantling of an acquired state

What fallacy can you identify and discredit to develop a counterclaim to this claim?

the idea that African American people are inferior based on perceptions from an earlier time

What text evidence supports Machiavelli's secondary purpose to inform readers about the tactics Sparta and Rome used to hold cities and their effectiveness? Select three options.

the list of cities conquered by Sparta and Rome the description of how Sparta had held Greece the explanation of why Rome dismantled Greek cities

Why does the speaker use cultural perspective in this passage?

to connect with her audience by sharing a culturally influenced childhood experience

What is Machiavelli's primary purpose in writing this passage?

to convince readers that, to hold a conquered republic, a prince must ruin it or live there

What is the purpose of presenting a false dilemma in a speech?

to convince the audience that there are limited options

What is the main reason a speaker might use exclusive language?

to highlight differences between opposing sides

What is the function of a claim in an argument?

to state the writer's opinion

Which statement summarizes DeLuca's claim?

"The Swedish Academy . . . cited him for 'having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition.'"

Which quotation provides the best evidence for the central idea of this excerpt?

"Trujillo's vanity knew no bounds."

Which quotation from Roosevelt's request for a declaration of war is an example of a hasty generalization?

"We will gain the inevitable triumph."

Which details does the author include to support the central idea about how her mother felt about the dictator? Select three options.

"doubly revolted" "obsession" "cautionary tales"

Which sentence from Roosevelt's request for a declaration of war is an example of a bandwagon appeal?

"The people of the United States have already formed their opinions and well understand the implications to the very life and safety of our Nation."

Which statement from the passage best summarizes the central idea in this excerpt? "We should not be so myopic as to believe that others of different experiences or backgrounds are incapable of understanding the values and needs of people from a different group." "Wise men like Oliver Wendell Holmes and Justice Cardozo voted on cases which upheld both sex and race discrimination." "Until 1972, no Supreme Court case ever upheld the claim of a woman in a gender discrimination case." "Others simply do not care."

"We should not be so myopic as to believe that others of different experiences or backgrounds are incapable of understanding the values and needs of people from a different group."

Which sentence from the article offers a logical reason that supports the claim?

"When the Nobel committee gives the literature prize to a musician, it misses the opportunity to honor a writer."

Which details does the author include to support the central idea about the result of the dictatorship? Select two options.

"lost their lives" "slaughter"

Read the excerpt from Franklin Roosevelt's request for a declaration of war. Which phrases from the excerpt include loaded words intended to evoke a sense of fear? Select two options.

"premeditated invasion" "grave danger"

Read the sentence. The garden was enclosed by tall stone walls, which blocked out the noise and bustle of the city. Which statement best explains how the underlined clause conveys meaning?

It describes the effect of the tall stone walls.

Read the excerpt from "A Latina Judge's Voice" by Hon. Sonia Sotomayor. What is Sotomayor's intended purpose in posing three powerful questions in a row?

Sotomayor wants the audience to pose serious questions of their own about diversity on the bench.

Which excerpt from the article provides evidence that supports this claim?

"Salman Rushdie, a Nobel candidate himself, called Dylan 'the brilliant inheritor of the bardic tradition.'"

What is the difference between a Supreme Court opinion and a Supreme Court dissent?

An opinion is a Supreme Court decision that the majority of the judges agree with, while a dissent disagrees with the decision.

Read the excerpt from a speech petitioning people to adopt animals in need. Which ideas from the excerpt would be most appropriate to include in a summary? Select two options.

Animals bred through pet shops suffer health problems. People need to adopt animals instead of going to pet shops.

Which expression should be added to sentence 2 to best clarify the relationships among Paco's ideas?

However

Which questions must be considered when evaluating the effectiveness of an argument? Select four options.

Is there reliable evidence to support the reasons? Are there logical reasons to believe the claim? Is the author's claim clear to the reader? Does the author's diction affect the reader as intended?

How does an effective argumentative essay address counterclaims?

It acknowledges counterclaims and provides a fair and objective rebuttal.

Which statement best evaluates Machiavelli's argument?

Machiavelli effectively argues that new princes must be cruel and cautious in order to protect their new kingdoms.

What meaning is emphasized by the use of the words merciful and mercy in the passage?

Machiavelli forces readers to carefully consider the meanings of the words merciful and mercy.

Which statement best compares how the two authors address this topic? Memmott writes well after the events occurred, while Alvarez writes while the events are occurring. Memmott tells about one event that occurred, while Alvarez tells about the dictatorship as a whole. Memmott gives an anecdote to tell about the dictatorship's cruelty, while Alvarez tells about her family. Memmott presents facts about the dictatorship objectively, while Alvarez gives details about how it affected people.

Memmott presents facts about the dictatorship objectively, while Alvarez gives details about how it affected people.

Read Colin's argument. Is Colin's evidence relevant to his claim?

No, because it is about flying drones being a sport, not about privacy issues.

Which sentence best states a counterclaim?

Of course, it is true that Dylan's lyrics have had an enduring impact on people around the world.

Which statement could best be used as an effective counterclaim to this claim?

Taney cannot deny Scott citizenship because it is a federal right.

Teenagers learn better if they have had enough sleep. Which evidence best supports the reason?

Teenagers who are tired are often tardy or fall asleep in class.

What claim does Taney make in this passage?

The Missouri circuit court does not have jurisdiction in the case against Sanford.

What is the central idea of this paragraph?

The images of Trujillo portrayed him falsely.

How do the passages work together to develop a central idea?

The passages show how people often did not know or understand the extent of Trujillo's deceit.

What are the benefits of giving a persuasive speech rather than publishing an article? Check all that apply.

The speaker can make eye contact with the audience. The speaker can use hand gestures to connect with the audience The speaker can create intentional pauses to draw a reaction from the audience.

Read the excerpt from President John F. Kennedy's 1961 inaugural address. Which statement best summarizes the central idea in this excerpt?

We will do whatever it takes to preserve our freedom, but will get more done working together.

Read this example of incorrect sentence structure. Winter is coming I need a new coat. Which revisions best correct the sentence? Select three options.

Winter is coming; I need a new coat. Winter is coming, so I need a new coat. Because winter is coming, I need a new coat.

Read the sentence. The tracking party followed their prey to the river, but there they lost the trail, even though they had several bloodhounds with them. What type of sentence is this?

a compound-complex sentence

Read Gunther's evaluation of an argument. Which element is missing from this evaluation?

a concluding statement

Which sentence should Maddie revise to strengthen her rebuttal?

sentence 4 because it is not objective

Read the passage from the opinion of the court in Dred Scott v. Sandford, written by Justice Taney. What type of fallacy does this argument represent?

hasty generalization

What type of evidence does Machiavelli most use to support the argument that it is better for a prince to be feared than loved?

logical evidence in the form of generalizations

Read the excerpt from a speech by the class president petitioning the principal to build a new stadium. Which rhetorical technique is the speaker using?

overstatement

Read this passage from Giovanna's evaluation of an argument claiming that climate change is not affected by human activity. In an effective evaluation, which element would follow this statement?

text evidence from Niemand's argument

What text evidence supports Machiavelli's primary purpose to persuade readers that a conquering prince must destroy a former republic if he hopes to hold it? Select three options.

the explanation of how Rome held Capua, Carthage, and Numantia the description of liberty as a rallying cry for rebellion in former republics the example of the Florentines losing control over Pisa