Constructing a Persuasive Argument

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What is the main purpose of the given text?

To provide background information about the topic

To describe the ubiquity of technology in our daily lives

To conclude with a restatement of the main argument

To present a strong argument and support it with evidence (correct)

What does the text suggest about the role of science in our lives?

Science is woven into the fabric of our day-to-day activities

Science is used to gauge problems and find solutions to global challenges

Science has improved the quality of our lives through medical advancements

All of the above (correct)

What is the purpose of the concluding paragraph?

To provide additional background information

To restate the main argument of the text (correct)

To introduce a new argument

To summarize the key points made throughout the text

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a global challenge that science can help address?

Diminishing resources Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the cohesive devices (e.g., 'when', 'and', 'we') used in the text?

To provide transition between ideas Signup and view all the answers

How does the text compare and contrast the role of science in our daily lives and in addressing global challenges?

It both compares and contrasts the role of science in our daily lives and in addressing global challenges Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a compare-and-contrast essay?

To illustrate subtle differences or unexpected similarities between two subjects Signup and view all the answers

Which type of writing discusses elements that are similar?

Comparison writing Signup and view all the answers

What type of essay does not aim to simply state the obvious?

Compare-and-contrast essay Signup and view all the answers

Which signal words are used to express an effect?

Consequently, as a result of, because Signup and view all the answers

In contrast writing, what do you discuss?

Elements or ideas that are different Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase is commonly used in persuasive writing to convince others?

Because, as a result of, now that Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following transitional devices is used to introduce examples in a problem-solution text?

Namely... Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using transitional devices in the middle section or body of a problem-solution text?

To connect ideas and thoughts smoothly Signup and view all the answers

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What is the main purpose of the given text?

What does the text suggest about the role of science in our lives?

What is the purpose of the concluding paragraph?

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a global challenge that science can help address?

What is the function of the cohesive devices (e.g., 'when', 'and', 'we') used in the text?

How does the text compare and contrast the role of science in our daily lives and in addressing global challenges?

What is the purpose of a compare-and-contrast essay?

Which type of writing discusses elements that are similar?

What type of essay does not aim to simply state the obvious?

Which signal words are used to express an effect?

In contrast writing, what do you discuss?

Which phrase is commonly used in persuasive writing to convince others?

Which of the following transitional devices is used to introduce examples in a problem-solution text?

What is the purpose of using transitional devices in the middle section or body of a problem-solution text?

Which of the following is NOT a typical transitional device used in the conclusion of a problem-solution text?

In a persuasive text, what should a writer do first?

Which of the following is an example of a persuasive text form?

What is the purpose of using cohesive devices in a problem-solution text?

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