Question

E first step you should take in the argument process is

to ask your audience to take action
to examine a question that has more than one side
to take a firm stance on a subject
to present evidence to defend your position


Question 2(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)

(MC)

What is the major difference between a persuasive essay and an argumentative essay?
An argumentative essay does not try to change a reader's opinion.
An argumentative essay does not try to prove a point.
An argumentative essay does not use emotions.
An argumentative essay does not use facts.


Question 3(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)

(MC)

What is a claim?
An expression of hope for the future
A personal and emotional stance on a topic
A question with more than one possible answer
A statement that takes a clear stand on an issue


Question 4(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)

(MC)

Which of the following statements is true?
An argument uses logic to show why your stand on an issue is the best choice.
An argument explains both sides of an issue without revealing the writer's perspective.
Spoken arguments follow a different process than written arguments.
Writing an argumentative essay is the same as writing a persuasive essay.


Question 5(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)

(MC)

Which statement is an effective claim?
I think it is clear to anyone that television is a bad influence on teenagers.
Something should be done when it comes to the television habits of teenagers.
Television watching should be limited because it has negative influences on teens.
There are three major reasons why teen television viewing should be limited.

Answer 1

1. to examine a question that has more than one side

2. An argumentative essay does not use emotions.

3. A statement that takes a clear stand on an issue

4. An argument uses logic to show why your stand on an issue is the best choice.

5. Television watching should be limited because it has negative influences on teens.

Answer 2

Question #1 Answer: To examine a question that has more than one side.
You cannot ask your audience to take action because you haven't taken a firm stance on a subject. You can't take a firm stance on the subject without having evidence to defend your position. And you can't defend your position without first stating both sides of an argument. Thus, the answer is Choice B.

Question #2 Answer: An argumentative essay does not use emotions.
An argumentative essay relies on Logos and Pathos; persuasion and logic, not ethos which is emotions. You would use Ethos and Pathos in a persuasive argument rather than an argumentative essay.

Question #3 Answer: A statement that takes a clear stand on an issue.
A claim states your stance on a subject with conciseness.

Question #4 Answer: An argument uses logic to show your stand on an issue is the best choice.
As I explained before, argumentative essay chiefly relies on Logos (logic).

Question #5 Answer: Television watching should be limited because it has negative influences on teens.
The first choice uses the phrase, "I think." That is a big No-no. Also, it uses hasty generalization and states that everyone thinks that television is bad for teens. Choice 2 is incorrect. It does not state the authors stance on the subject, it only states something someone else should accomplish. Choice 4 does not state a direct claim. It seems more like clickbait. It states that there are reasons why teen television viewing should be limited, however, it does not state the claim incisively.