Assignment

QUESTION 1

When writing argument, the writer should avoid stating his/her position in the opening paragraph in order to avoid angering the reader.

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False

QUESTION 2

In academic argument, the writer must defend a point of view on an issue that concerns social justicedoes not have a clear right or wrong answerhas a specifically correct answerallows for strong emotional appeal.

QUESTION 3

An argument is distinguished from a report or descriptive essay in that the emotional level of the writing is heightenedthe writer must inform the reader of the correct answerthe language used is more academicit must take a stance.

QUESTION 4

Since the audience for an argumentative essay includes the reader who opposes the position defended, the writer must take into consideration the audience's age, education, values, gender, culture, and ethnicity.

True
False

QUESTION 5

A good argument must acknowledge and explain the counter-argument(s) in an argumentative essay.

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False

QUESTION 6

A good argument is determined by how reasonable and believable the evidence is.

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False

QUESTION 7

When the term "argument" is used in a college writing course, the instructor usually means a written or spoken form of defense.

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False

QUESTION 8

It is not necessary for a writer to establish credibility in an argumentative essay because the facts and statistics will speak for themselves.

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False

QUESTION 9

Academic argument must be ground in personal opinion.

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False

QUESTION 10

In the opening paragraphs of an argumentative essay, the writer should try to establish a common ground with the audience.

True
False.