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"As a doctor, I am qualified to tell you that this course of treatment will likely generate the best results."

• Ethos 
• Pathos
• Logos

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An expository essay should only contain __________ language.

• Informal
• Slang
• Vocabulary
• Formal

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A strong thesis statement ...

• has one general reason to support the claim
• has two or three reasons to support the claim
• will be in every paragraph
• asks a question

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When analyzing test questions, the phrase "support the claim" or "supports the idea" is asking the reader to find

• complications
• main idea
• supporting details
• concrete evidence

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An educational database

• Credible source

• Not a credible source

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What is an opponent's viewpoint?

• Why do we need to know this??

• D-FENCE!!

• The opposite side of the author's claim or counterclaim

• 22 days until the book report is due!!

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What would a good REBUTTAL be for the counterclaim, "Some argue that reading and math are more important than music and art."

• In contrast, many kids don't like music and art.

• Music and art are great ways to deal with stress and anxiety.

• Music and art need to be taught in schools.

• However, both music and art teachers teach reading and math as well.

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Which statement is more formal?

• The mail carrier was unable to deliver the mail on time due to the snow.

• The mail carrier couldn't deliver the mail on time because of the snow.

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Formal language is is more appropriate than informal language in all situations.

• True

• False

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Which statement is more formal?

• I don't believe the results were accurate.

• The results were believed to be inaccurate.

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