Claims, Reasoning, and Evidence
Why is it essential to use different types of evidence to support a claim effectively?
To confuse the reader with contradicting information.
To showcase personal experiences.
To create diversity in writing style.
To provide a well-rounded and convincing argument.
What type of sentence uses both a main clause and one or more subordinate clauses?
A compound sentence
A complex sentence
An imperative sentence
A simple sentence
What relationship should evidence have with the claim it supports?
It should present unrelated information to the claim.
It should distract the reader from the main argument.
It should contradict the claim to add complexity to the argument.
It should establish a causal relationship between the claim and the evidence.
What aspect of Romanticism is exemplified in William Wordsworth's poetry when he emphasizes intuition over reason as a means to comprehend nature?
A preference for structured verse reflects Romanticism's emphasis on orderliness within natural observation methods.
A valuation of personal emotional experience as superior to empirical evidence aligns with Romantic ideals.
An adherence to classical forms signifies respect for tradition over individualistic perceptions characteristic of Romantic poets.
An objective depiction reinforces Romantic interests in documenting nature scientifically rather than emotionally or intuitively.
How can evidence support a claim in an essay?
By repeating the claim multiple times.
By using emotional language to sway the reader's opinion.
By avoiding the use of statistics.
By providing specific, relevant, and credible information that demonstrates the claim's truth or validity.
In what way can an author's strategic placement of anecdotes within an argumentative essay bolster their claim?
By offering statistical evidence that adds credibility to their argument.
By using technical language that underscores their expertise on the subject.
By providing relatable examples that emotionally resonate with readers.
By diverging from the main argument to introduce opposing viewpoints.
Which component is essential when formulating a thesis statement for an argumentative essay?
A clear stance on the issue being discussed.
An anecdote that provides humor to engage readers.
A detailed biography of a famous person related to the topic.
A list of every source that will be cited in the essay.

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Which type of evidence might be found in an autobiography reflecting on the author's journey to success?
Primary source documents
Peer-reviewed studies
Empirical data
Personal narrative
Which of the following is NOT an example of evidence that can be used to support a claim?
Statistics from reputable sources.
Expert testimony.
Direct quotations from primary texts.
Personal beliefs without any supporting data.
When discussing the effects of social media on society in an op-ed piece intended for adults over fifty years old, what kind of supporting detail strengthens credibility?
Frequent mentions of future technologies that are speculative at best.
Extensive use of pop culture references popular among teenagers today.
Comparisons between past communication methods and present social media trends.
Technical descriptions of algorithms without explaining their societal impact.