AP Lang Unit 1 Claims, Reasoning, and Evidence

Which component of an effective argument acknowledges the complexity of the discussion?

• Counterarguments and refutations

• The repetition of the thesis in each paragraph.

• The inclusion of personal opinions and anecdotes.

• The use of transition words and phrases.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.W.11-12.1A

CCSS.W.11-12.1B

Which of the following is the purpose of paragraphs in a work?

• To summarize the thesis of a work.

• To provide the reader with counterarguments.

• To introduce new information in a text.

• To organize and develop ideas in an essay or text.

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CCSS.W.11-12.2

CCSS.W.11-12.2A

How can the purpose of a piece of writing be identified?

• Analyzing the intended audience.

• Examining the tone.

• Examining the author's rhetorical choices.

• All of the choices.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.6

How can evidence support a claim in an essay?

• By avoiding the use of statistics.

• By using emotional language to sway the reader's opinion.

• By repeating the claim multiple times.

• By providing specific, relevant, and credible information that demonstrates the claim's truth or validity.

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CCSS.W.11-12.1

CCSS.W.11-12.1A

CCSS.W.11-12.1B

What is the purpose of using transition words and phrases in an argument?

• To provide coherence and guide the reader through the argument.

• To introduce counterarguments and refutations.

• To restate the thesis.

• To add complexity to the argument.

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CCSS.W.11-12.1A

CCSS.W.11-12.1C

CCSS.W.11-12.2C

Which type of evidence appeals to the audience's sense of reason and logic?

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Logos

• Mythos

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CCSS.W.11-12.1

CCSS.W.11-12.1B

What are factors that an intended audience can be defined by?

• Gender

• Education level

• Age

• All of these choices

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.W.11-12.2

How can evidence be used effectively in an essay?

• By using it logically and with clear transitions between pieces of evidence.

• By repeating the evidence multiple times throughout the essay.

• By using outdated information without any citation.

• By overwhelming the reader with excessive data.

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CCSS.W.11-12.1

CCSS.W.11-12.1A

CCSS.W.11-12.1B

CCSS.W.11-12.1C

Which of the following shouldn't be included in the conclusion paragraph?

• New information

• Transition words

• Counterarguments

• Restatement of thesis

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CCSS.W.11-12.1E

CCSS.W.11-12.2F

CCSS.W.11-12.3E

What relationship should evidence have with the claim it supports?

• It should contradict the claim to add complexity to the argument.

• It should distract the reader from the main argument.

• It should present unrelated information to the claim.

• It should establish a causal relationship between the claim and the evidence.

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CCSS.W.11-12.1

CCSS.W.11-12.1B

CCSS.W.11-12.1C