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John is doing a report on George Washington. He writes that Washington was the 1st president. He believes this is common knowledge so he does not give credit to a source for this fact. 
OKAY or NO WAY?

• Okay
• No Way

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According to the American Health Association, peanut butter is a great source of protein.

• Claim
• Evidence

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When writing an essay or composition with three claims, how many pieces of evidence should be provided?

• 3
• 9
• 12
• 15

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Examples of this method of persuasion include statistics, research, data, and facts.

• ethos
• logos
• pathos

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an ______________ is a claim that is supported with reasons and evidence.

• argument

• claim

• counterclaim

• relevant information

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The writer's position on an issue

• claim

• counterclaim

• rebuttel

• thesis

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Any information that helps prove a claim.

• evidence

• argument

• counterclaim

• thesis

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A quote or information that supports the reasons.

• CLAIM
• COUNTERCLAIM
• REASONS
• EVIDENCE

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Jake is writing a persuasive essay about why Virginia Tech is the best college. What is the BEST example of a strong PERSUASIVE THESIS STATEMENT?

• Although there are many options for higher education in the commonwealth, it's obvious that Virginia Tech is the best choice.

• In addition to Virginia Tech's science, agriculture, and engineering programs, the school's arts and humanities classes are great as well.

• Lastly, Virginia Tech features a very competitive veterinary medicine program.

• Virginia Tech students receive the best overall education because of the strong academic programs, the opportunities for research and internships, and the exciting atmosphere and student life.

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Choose the most formal expression to complete the sentence:

I .............. help staff to improve their level of health and fitness.

• would like to

• want to

• am gonna

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