An Effective Claim in Writing an Argumentative Essay About an Ethical Issue – Flashcards

An effective argumentative essay must contain a claim that is supported by A. evidence. B. feelings. C. ideas. D. opinions

Which questions should a writer ask when revising an argumentative essay to make sure it is in a formal style? Check all that apply. 1. Are my ideas logically connected? 2. Are my arguments well organized? 3. Do I avoid a casual style and tone? 4. Where can I insert some contractions? 5. Which wording should be more colorful?

Read the claim. Citizens of the United States should be required by law to vote in every election. Which is the most likely counterclaim that the opposition will use? A. The passing of a new law is an interesting and complex process to witness. B. Making people vote will result in uneducated voters who vote randomly. C. Voting makes citizens more engaged in the political events that affect them. D. Citizenship is a privilege that people should respect by doing their civic duty.

One reason a strong argumentative essay includes a counterclaim is that A. having the opportunity to show supporting evidence is important. B. listing the writer's opinions helps persuade the reader of the claim. C. expressing admiration for the opposition's claim is considered polite. D. considering the opposing view makes the writer's argument stronger.

Read the passage. (1) Universal health care should be adopted by every country around the world. (2) Over 100 million people become poor every year because of healthcare bills. (3) Imagine how it feels to be afraid to go to the doctor for fear of plunging into debt. (4) That is a really terrible thing, and governments need to act. (5) The World Health Organization (WHO) says that universal health care is achievable, even in poor countries. (6) The WHO recommends spreading the costs of health care across the population, so no one is overly burdened. (7) If a responsible organization like the WHO says it is possible, then worldwide governments should implement universal healthcare immediately. Is sentence 6 effective in developing the claim? A. No, it presents the rebuttal. B. No, it contributes an anecdote. C. Yes, it uses supporting evidence. D. Yes, it provides the counterclaim.

When writers use______________ in a claim, they use language that persuades the reader.

The purpose of a(n)___________________ is to allow the writer to express a viewpoint that opposes a stated opinion on a topic.

Read the passage. (1) Over 100 million people become poor every year because of healthcare bills. (2) Imagine how it feels to be afraid to go to the doctor for fear of plunging into debt. (3) Governments should act to prevent this unfair situation from continuing. (4) A policy of universal health care should be adopted by every country around the world. (5) The World Health Organization (WHO) says that universal health care is achievable, even in poor countries. (6) The WHO recommends spreading the costs of health care across the population, so no one is overly burdened. (7) If a responsible organization like the WHO says it is possible, then worldwide governments should implement universal healthcare immediately. Which sentence develops the claim by making an emotional rhetorical appeal? A. sentence 2 B. sentence 4 C. sentence 5 D. sentence 7

Read the passage. (1) Universal health care should be adopted by every country around the world. (2) Over 100 million people become poor every year because of healthcare bills. (3) Imagine how it feels to be afraid to go to the doctor for fear of plunging into debt. (4) That is a really terrible thing, and governments need to act. (5) The World Health Organization (WHO) says that universal health care is achievable, even in poor countries. (6) The WHO recommends spreading the costs of health care across the population, so no one is overly burdened. (7) If a responsible organization like the WHO says it is possible, then worldwide governments should implement universal healthcare immediately. Which revision is the best way to strengthen the argument? A. A sentence stating the claim should be added before sentence 1. B. Sentence 2 should be deleted because it does not clearly support the claim. C. Sentence 4 should be revised to incorporate strong supporting evidence. D. A sentence that includes a strong rebuttal should be added after sentence 7.

Read the passage. (1) I think that schools should switch from using paper textbooks to using computer tablets. (2) Textbooks were effective in the pre-digital age, but now we live in a technology-based society, so schools need to get with the program and adopt a modern approach to learning. (3) In fact, the chair of the Federal Communications Commission said that "it's time for the next stage" of learning with tablets and pointed out how textbooks are often out of date. (4) Opponents argue that tablets aren't a good choice because initially they're very expensive. (5) The secretary of education pointed out that tablets can be updated regularly, which saves money in the long run. (6) Not to mention the pluses of having the latest and greatest info! (7) Many experts agree that switching to tablets is important for the future of education. To improve the logic and flow of the essay, the writer should revise sentence 5 by A. replacing the word "money" with the word "dough." B. deleting the sentence to clarify the overall argument. C. inserting the phrase "are awesomely fast" after "tablets" to add personality. D. adding the transition "however" at the beginning to connect the ideas better.