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If the author is teaching you something, it's NON-FICTION or Science related then the main purpose is probably

• Persuade
• Inform
• Express
• Entertain

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You should support claims with all of the following EXCEPT

• logical reasoning
• relevant evidence
• supporting ideas
• bias opinions

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Directions: Read the following excerpt from an essay. Evaluate the evidence that the writer uses to support the claim. Does the author provide evidence to support the claim?
A growing number of researchers are learning the benefits of bamboo. It can be used instead of wood for paper. Beautiful green stalks set this plant apart from others. Bamboo is the perfect alternative to traditional wood. New laws should be created to enforce the use of bamboo instead of wood in paper products.

• Yes
• No

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Statements made to explain a belief

• Claim

• Support

• Reasons

• Evidence

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Which of these is a step used to evaluate an argument?

• Determine whether the evidence supports the claim in a logical way

• Make sure ideas are presented in a way that makes sense and is clear

• Determine whether the counterarguments are adequately addressed

• All of the above

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When authors provides evidence that cannot both be true and false, they are using this type of persuasive technique:

• Misleading statement

• Exaggerated statement

• Parallel statement

• Contradictory statement

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The author wrote the selection frozen frog most likely to explain __

• the reasons scientist have been unsuccessful at freezing organs

• how the wood frog survives in harsh conditions

• how wood frogs hibernate or migrate to warmer climates

• the scientific studies that involve wood frogs

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Research studies show that eating tomatoes lower the risk of cancer because they contain lycopene.

This sentence is:

• a fact

• an opinion

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Which statement is most clearly biased?

• People all over the world play soccer.

• Soccer is an easy sport to learn.

• Soccer does not take much equipment.

• People can get very excited about their local soccer team.

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"Rhinos have horns to defend themselves."

Is this a claim, evidence or reason?

• Claim

• Evidence

• Reason

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