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What is the topic of a passage?

The main claim or thesis of a passage

What the passage is about (correct)

Points that the author makes in support of an argument

The author's point of view about a topic

Which term is sometimes used interchangeably with the argument of a passage?

Points of view

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The main claim (correct)

The topic

What distinguishes the argument of a passage from the topic?

The topic is debatable, the argument is not

The topic is the author's point of view about the argument

The argument is what the passage is about

The argument is the author's point of view about the topic (correct)

What makes the argument of a passage debatable?

It cannot be argued from the other side Signup and view all the answers

In what way can passages on the same topic make different arguments?

They have different supporting points Signup and view all the answers

What is a common requirement in many test questions related to passages?

Identifying the topic or the argument of a given passage Signup and view all the answers

In the example given about global warming passages, what is the common factor among the three different arguments?

They all have different supporting points Signup and view all the answers

What is the topic of the first passage?

Pirates and Ninjas Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's argument in the first passage?

Ninjas are cooler than pirates Signup and view all the answers

What is the topic of the second passage?

The value of games Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's argument in the second passage?

Games are useful and not a waste of time Signup and view all the answers

What does the author suggest about identifying the evidence or proof in a passage?

It is just as important as finding the argument Signup and view all the answers

What does the author imply about the support for an argument?

It is essential for convincing arguments Signup and view all the answers

In the first passage, what reasons does the author give to support the argument that ninjas are cooler than pirates?

Ninjas are more hygienic and fashionable Signup and view all the answers

In the second passage, what does the author mention as the benefits of active games like tag?

They can help protect against childhood obesity Signup and view all the answers