AP Seminar Exam B

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What is a line of reasoning?

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A single piece of evidence and reasoning.

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How can you determine the line of reasoning in an argument?

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By analyzing the purpose of the argument

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What is an indicator of a valid argument?

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Logical alignment between the line of reasoning and the conclusion

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What should you do if you don't understand an argument's line of reasoning?

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Doubt the conclusion.

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Which essay requires students to develop an argument that establishes a defensible position based on a literary or rhetorical concept or idea provided in a prompt?

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Argument

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Identify the main claim in the following argument: "The rise in global temperatures is primarily due to human activities, such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation, which increase greenhouse gas emissions."

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Human activities are the primary cause of the rise in global temperatures.

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Which of the following is an example of evidence used to support an argument about climate change? A statement that climate change is a hoax. Data showing a consistent increase in average global temperatures over the past century. An opinion that renewable energy is too expensive. A belief that weather patterns are unpredictable.

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Data showing a consistent increase in average global temperatures over the past century.

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What is the author's purpose in writing an article that argues for stricter environmental regulations?

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To persuade readers to support stricter environmental regulations.

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Summarize the main claims of an argument that supports the use of electric vehicles.

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Electric vehicles reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on fossil fuels.

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Which component of an argument is represented by the statement: "Studies show that countries with higher renewable energy usage have lower carbon emissions"?

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Evidence