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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?
Everyone wants to live in a clean environment. This is something that all humans and animals deserve. Therefore, everyone should recycle. All paper, plastic, and also bottles should be put into recycling bins. Anyone that does not do this should pay a fine.

• Yes
• No

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An author's argument is.......

• The facts of the story
• His/her claim/stance/opinion
• The tone of the story
• The mood of the story

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Which of the following would be a technique that implements logos?

• Using pictures of a hurt child
• Including research 
• Having someone credible who agrees with you
• Making people laugh

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What is a writer's position on an issue or topic?

• Counterclaim
• Rebuttal
• Claim
• Logic

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GOAL

The writer aims to get the reader to agree with him/his perspective.

• Argumentative

• Persuasive

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A "Claim" is

• Evidence to support a position

• An explanation of how evidence supports a position

• The main argument, position or assertion that a writer is making

• Logical reason for rejecting a position

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People should be allowed to talk on cell phones in a movie theater.

• Fact

• Opinion

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A set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong.

• argument

• controversy

• claim

• evidence

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When planning an argument, you must first choose your ___.

• position

• claim

• audience

• evidence

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After choosing your position, you must decide what ___ you will offer.

• solution

• argument

• claim

• appeal

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