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What does the author suggest about the hero in action movies?
What does the author suggest about the hero in action movies?
- The hero is always outnumbered by the bad guys.
- The hero is always able to defeat the bad guys easily.
- The hero is always prepared with the right weapons and skills. (correct)
- The hero is always lucky and able to avoid getting hit.
What does the author recommend for writing persuasive essays?
What does the author recommend for writing persuasive essays?
- Anticipating and defending against potential challenges to your position. (correct)
- Conducting research to find facts and examples to support arguments.
- Providing smart and compelling arguments without any evidence.
- Relying solely on personal experiences as evidence.
What type of evidence does the author suggest using in a persuasive essay for a school assignment?
What type of evidence does the author suggest using in a persuasive essay for a school assignment?
- Only information provided in the assignment prompt.
- Only personal experiences.
- A combination of research and personal experiences.
- A combination of research and information provided in the assignment prompt. (correct)
What is the main argument the author suggests using as an example for a persuasive essay?
What is the main argument the author suggests using as an example for a persuasive essay?
What is the main purpose of the information provided in the first two paragraphs of the text?
What is the main purpose of the information provided in the first two paragraphs of the text?
What is the main difference between writing a persuasive essay for a school assignment and a timed essay exam?
What is the main difference between writing a persuasive essay for a school assignment and a timed essay exam?
What is the main message or takeaway the author wants the reader to understand from this text?
What is the main message or takeaway the author wants the reader to understand from this text?
What is a key component of an effective argumentative essay?
What is a key component of an effective argumentative essay?
Why is it important to refute opposing views in an argumentative essay?
Why is it important to refute opposing views in an argumentative essay?
What is a potential opposing view for an essay arguing in favor of student tutors?
What is a potential opposing view for an essay arguing in favor of student tutors?
How might you refute the opposing view that schools should employ professional tutors instead of student tutors?
How might you refute the opposing view that schools should employ professional tutors instead of student tutors?
What is the purpose of creating an outline for an argumentative essay?
What is the purpose of creating an outline for an argumentative essay?
Which strategy might be effective for arranging the points in an argumentative essay?
Which strategy might be effective for arranging the points in an argumentative essay?
What is a key factor to consider when presenting evidence in an argumentative essay?
What is a key factor to consider when presenting evidence in an argumentative essay?
Which of the following is an effective way to support a major argumentative point in an essay?
Which of the following is an effective way to support a major argumentative point in an essay?
