Understanding the American Dream

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What is the American Dream?

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The belief that anyone, regardless of background, can achieve success through hard work.

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What is the main goal of an argumentative essay?

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To convince the reader of another idea using evidence.

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Why is it important for an argumentative essay to be based on evidence?

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Because evidence helps convince the reader to accept the author's perspective or take action.

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Which of the following best expresses the purpose of a counterclaim? Options: To provide additional evidence for a claim, To express the opposite point of view, To repeat the main idea, To agree with the original claim

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To express the opposite point of view

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Which of the following is an example of a rebuttal? Options: Every student should wear school IDs., While wearing school IDs seems like a good idea for safety, having students’ information out is more dangerous., Every student should not wear school IDs., School IDs are required for all students.

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While wearing school IDs seems like a good idea for safety, having students’ information out is more dangerous.

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Why is a rebuttal important in an argument?

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It challenges the opponent's claim.

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What is the definition of imagery?

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The use of words to convey something experienced by one of the five senses.

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What is the definition of diction?

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A writer’s choice of words which helps to convey voice and tone

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Which of the following best describes diction? The plot of a story, The setting of a novel, The difference between saying "I'm hungry" and "I'm starving", The number of characters in a play

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The difference between saying "I'm hungry" and "I'm starving"