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What is the purpose of generating support on an issue?
What is the purpose of generating support on an issue?
- To describe a position on an issue and its rationale
- To provide evidence to strengthen claims
- To state and support opinions or recommended course of action
- To take part in the larger debate on the issue (correct)
What is the primary function of an argumentative thesis?
What is the primary function of an argumentative thesis?
- To present evidence to support claims
- To state the stand of the writer on the issue (correct)
- To provide counterclaims to oppose the writer's stand
- To raise awareness of the issue
What is the main purpose of including counterclaims in an argument?
What is the main purpose of including counterclaims in an argument?
- To provide evidence to support the writer's claim
- To acknowledge the opposing view and strengthen the writer's argument (correct)
- To weaken the opposing side's argument
- To confuse the readers with opposing views
What is the primary function of claims in an argument?
What is the primary function of claims in an argument?
What is the main purpose of presenting evidence in an argument?
What is the main purpose of presenting evidence in an argument?
What is the primary function of an issue in an argument?
What is the primary function of an issue in an argument?
What is the primary purpose of a position paper?
What is the primary purpose of a position paper?
What is the term for the element of a position paper that presents opposing views?
What is the term for the element of a position paper that presents opposing views?
What is the purpose of presenting counterarguments in a position paper?
What is the purpose of presenting counterarguments in a position paper?
What is the role of the writer in a position paper?
What is the role of the writer in a position paper?
What is the purpose of a position paper?
What is the purpose of a position paper?
What is the characteristic of a position paper that distinguishes it from a manifesto?
What is the characteristic of a position paper that distinguishes it from a manifesto?
What is the main purpose of the 'Summary of Counterclaims' section in a position paper?
What is the main purpose of the 'Summary of Counterclaims' section in a position paper?
Why is it important to address counterclaims in a position paper?
Why is it important to address counterclaims in a position paper?
What should be included in the 'Summary of Counterclaims' section?
What should be included in the 'Summary of Counterclaims' section?
What is the ultimate goal of addressing counterclaims in a position paper?
What is the ultimate goal of addressing counterclaims in a position paper?
Why is it essential to conduct thorough research on the issue before writing a position paper?
Why is it essential to conduct thorough research on the issue before writing a position paper?
What is the purpose of citing valid and reliable sources in a position paper?
What is the purpose of citing valid and reliable sources in a position paper?
