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How would you say, “We disagree about lots of stuff” in a more formal way?

• You and I don't agree.
• In my opinion, we do not agree very often.
• We never agree about anything.
• Why do we always disagree?

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The definition of support is?

• Back up an answer with details. Prove. Provide evidence.
• Give the short version: main idea + the beginning, middle, end.
• Take your best guess on what will happen next.
• Tell how something happened. Tell the steps.

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What is this persuasive sentence missing?

"Mr. Jackson is the best teacher at Westbury."

• Reasons why

• Attempt to influence

• Writer's opinion

• Topic

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What is wrong with the following cover letter sample (You may select multiple answers):

To whom it may concern:

I read your ad for the assistant position and would like to apply. As my resume shows you, I have a lot of great experience that you can use. And, IMHO, this job is exactly what I want!!!

Please review my resume and call me soon to schedule an interview. I am so eager to meet you. Hope to CU soon!!!

Sincerely, Debbie Jobhunter

• Salutation is too generic.

• Texting Lingo.

• Spelling Errors.

• Too many exclamation marks.

• Boring, doesn't catch the attention of the hiring manager.

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The argument against a claim (what the other side would say if they disagreed with a claim)

• counterclaim

• pathos

• evidence

• logos

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After stating your evidence supporting your claim, you need to explain it to your audience/reader. This explanation is called :

• textual evidence

• anecdotal or personal evidence

• reasoning or warrants

• claim

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Writing that supports a claim with reasons and evidence is...

• a claim

• an argument

• a reason

• a rebuttal

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Which is the BEST way to ensure your reader understands why your reasons support your thesis?

• Provide as many examples as you can.

• Provide good concrete details and commentary.

• Provide the reader with examples that speak for themselves.

• Provide a long conclusion to explain the examples.

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Which word BEST connects the ideas in this sentence?
Jake broke his leg;_____________ ,he couldn't play basketball.

• However
• In addition
• As a result
• None of these

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What do you write in the thesis?

• What the quote from the prompt means

• Give examples

• Summarize

• Your answer/position on what the prompt is asking

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