2.1 Reading: Claims and Evidence

1. Which of the following best describes the organization of the second paragraph?

• A. The author defends a controversial claim; then he presents examples that strengthen the claim.

• B. The author summarizes his position regarding a cause; then he describes how he arrived at his position.

• C. The author makes an assertion; then he lists strategically selected evidence in support of his assertion.

• D. The author outlines his approach to a problem; then he offers a more complete explanation of his approach.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

2. Which of th following best characterizes the author's mode of persuasion in the second paragraph?

• A. He asserts his own credibility as an authority on an issue.

• B. He appeals to the audience's emotions regarding a controversy.

• C. He presents himself as a neutral party in a disagreement.

• D. He attempts to influence his audience's beliefs about a subject.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

3. In the fourth paragraph, the author calls Gallaudet University "a symbol of leadership and opportunity" in order to

• A. praise the institution's former president

• B. compare Gallaudet favorably to other institutions

• C. suggest that his audience's values have evolved

• D. appeal to his audience's pride in the institution

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

4. Which of the following best summarizes the author's thesis?

• A. The Administration's disability policy has been underappreciated.

• B. Gallaudet University should appoint a person who is deaf as its next president.

• C. Gallaudet's leadership misunderstands the goals of the disability rights movement.

• D. Congress and the Courts can do more to protect the rights of the people with disabilities.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

5. Throughout the passage, the author includes narrative details to support the thesis that King Jordan

• A. should be celebrated for his distinguished career

• B. is motivated by a desire for approval

• C. should be appointed to a leadership position

• D. possesses tremendous drive and stamina

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10