4.05 quiz

In a persuasive essay, what segment of the essay presents information about the opposing viewpoint?

• Evidence

• Reasons

• Thesis statement

• Counterclaims

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

Which element of a persuasive essay is best described as the author's main argument?

• counterclaims

• evidence

• claim

• reasons

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.5.8

What is the definition of circular reasoning?

• Supporting an idea by restating it in different words

• A statement that applies to too many cases

• An appeal to the reader's desire to fit in with a group

• Using language meant to influence someone based on emotions

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

Which statement from "A Cat Is Not a Can of Soup" supports the author's claim: "Adopting a pet from the Ferndale Shelter is often a wiser move than buying one [from a pet shop]"?

• During my visit to the shelter, I learned that its two paid staff members and 13 volunteers spend time with every animal.

• Also, they will not allow any pet to leave the shelter until it has had its shots and has been neutered.

• According to Toni, 25% of their cats and dogs are undoubtedly purebreds.

• These shop owners may buy dogs from puppy mills, businesses that turn out puppies as if they actually were cans of soup.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1