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which of the following elements should be included in an argumentative essay? select all that apply.

a clear thesis statement this one
opinions from various sources
evidence and support to address counterarguments this one
a clear organization this one
storytelling elements
causes and effects

which of the following citation in a work cited page uses proper mla style?

paul smith. the night on the river. new york: penguin, 1987. print
the night on the river. smith, paul. new york: penguin, 1987. print
smith, paul. "the night on the river." new york: penguin, 1987. print
smith, paul. the night on the river. new york: penguin, 1987. print

which of the following are examples of faulty reasoning? select all that apply.

supporting details
over generalization this one
conclusions
inferences
personal bias this one

Read this passage: many manufacturers prefer plastic as a material for containers because it can be molded into many shapes. but plastic is not very strong. it must be fused with glass or steel for strength. it is also not very durable. even the strongest plastic can break under enough pressure. the biggest disadvantage to using plastic is that it does not decompose. while plastic can be recycled, doing so is tedious and difficult. while it may be more expensive and difficult to work with, aluminum is a much stronger building material with far greater tensile strength. it conducts electricity because it is metal. best of all, aluminum is very easy to recycle. even if it is thrown away, it decomposes much more quickly than most manufacturing materials. how does the compare-and-contrast organizational pattern of the passage support the author's purpose? a. the passage gradually leads up to the point about decomposition to inform the reader about the importance of recycling plastics. b. the passage lists the advantages and disadvantages of each material to make a case for the use of plastic and not aluminum in containers. c. the passage begins with a description of plastic's problems in order to call attention to the good qualities of aluminum. d. the passage shows the superiority of aluminum in order to make a case for the production of stronger plastics.