Writing an Argumentative Essay about the Nobel Prize in Literature

Which sentence from the article offers a logical reason that supports the claim? Read the claim from Anna North's editorial "Why Bob Dylan Shouldn't Have Gotten a Nobel." Bob Dylan does not deserve the Nobel Prize in Literature. "He is a wonderful musician, a world-class songwriter and an enormously influential figure in American culture." "When the Nobel committee gives the literature prize to a musician, it misses the opportunity to honor a writer." "By honoring a musical icon, the committee members may have wanted to bring new cultural currency to the prize and make it feel relevant to a younger generation." "Bob Dylan does not need a Nobel Prize in Literature, but literature needs a Nobel Prize."

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

Which elements does a strong argumentative essay always contain? Select two options. anecdote claim comparison effect evidence

Claim Evidence

Which expression should be added to sentence 2 to best clarify the relationships among Paco's ideas? Paco's teacher has asked him to add a transition in the introduction to his argumentative essay in favor of abolishing tuition at public colleges. (1) Today, even many blue-collar, retail, and clerical jobs require applicants to have a college degree. (2) _____, going to college—even a public college—is becoming more and more expensive. (3) What's a student with little money to do? (4) The only way to make higher education accessible to students with low incomes is to abolish tuition at public colleges.

However

Which reason can Sanjay use to most effectively refute the counterclaim? Sanjay is writing a rebuttal to this counterclaim. Teachers should not assign a heavy homework load because many high school students have jobs and their share of household chores.

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 sentence best states a counterclaim? Read the claim from an argumentative essay. Bob Dylan should not have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. Only die-hard fans would argue that Bob Dylan's song lyrics are literature. The committee may have chosen Dylan in order to make the Nobel Prize relevant to the 21st century. Of course, it is true that Dylan's lyrics have had an enduring impact on people around the world. Bob Dylan has written many enduring songs and received many awards for his musical achievements.

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

Which evidence best supports the reason? Manjit is writing an argumentative essay to support her claim that her high school should not start classes before 9 a.m. This is one of her reasons. Teenagers learn better if they have had enough sleep. Teenagers who are tired are often tardy or fall asleep in class. If students start school later, it could make parents late for work. Students should go to bed earlier so they will not be so tired in the morning. Teenagers who start school later might not have time for after-school sports.

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

Which reason would best refute the counterclaim? Read the counterclaim from an argumentative essay. Bob Dylan's lyrics are just as effective without musical accompaniment. Only die-hard fans and the uninformed would argue that Bob Dylan's lyrics are literature. It is impossible to separate song lyrics from the music that accompanies them. Song lyrics are no better than childish nonsense without the music that accompanies them. Dylan has written many enduring songs and received many awards for his musical achievements.

X Dylan has written many enduring songs and received many awards for his musical achievements. (Incorrect)

Which statements best describe an effective claim in an argumentative essay? Select two options. It is precise and clear. It is debatable but cannot be refuted. It is emotional and states an opinion. It states a bias using clear language. It states a fact using precise language.

X It is precise and clear. (Incorrect) X It states a bias using clear language. (Incorrect)

When writing an argument, it is important for writers to explain their position with

logical reasons.

Which sentence should Maddie revise to strengthen her rebuttal? Maddie is writing a rebuttal to the counterclaim that protecting people by refusing certain groups membership on social media sites violates Americans' First Amendment right to free speech. Read her rebuttal. (1) Social media is widely used by people of all ages, including children and adolescents. (2) Children and adolescents are still shaping their understanding of the world, making them vulnerable. (3) Social media provides a platform on which extremist groups can exploit that vulnerability. (4) It is unconscionable to expose young people to potential harm for purely philosophical reasons.

sentence 4 because it is not objective