Comprehension
1 Which section of the article highlights the idea that your interest in the topic itself is less important than the argument you can make for it?
A. "Find A Good Topic"
B. "Consider Both Sides Of Your Topic And Take A Position"
C. "Gather Evidence"
D. "Write The Essay"
2. Read the selection from the section "Write The Essay."
You should go into more detail about the two sides of your topic and include the strongest points of the other side. Then, present your own viewpoint and provide evidence to show why your position is correct. Choose your strongest evidence and present your points one by one. Use a mix of evidence, from statistics to examples.
What idea is BEST supported by this selection?
A. When writing an essay, you must go into as much detail about the other side as yours.
B. When writing an argument, examples are stronger pieces of evidence than statistics.
C. It is essential to believe that your viewpoint is the only correct one when writing about an issue.
D. It is important to look at the topic from different sides and present your argument in various ways.
3. Which option BEST explains WHY the author wrote this essay?
A. The author wrote the essay to explore the available evidence to support two arguments about a young man wearing makeup to school.
B. The author wrote the essay to outline how to form and support an argument before writing it down as an argumentative essay.
C. The author wrote the essay to identify where to find the best sources and types of evidence for writing an argumentative essay.
D. The author wrote the essay to describe the importance of the introduction, body and conclusion of an argumentative essay.
4. HOW
A. by demonstrating how to find resources that provide reliable evidence
B. by illustrating how strong evidence has changed people's minds
C. by comparing the impact of evidence with emotional language in an essay
D. by emphasizing the central role of evidence in supporting