AP Spanish El Ensayo Argumentativo 2

Question 1

Which transitional phrase best introduces a counterargument in a Spanish argumentative essay?

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Sin embargo, algunos argumentan que

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Por lo tanto

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En conclusión

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Además de esto

Question 2

In the AP Spanish argumentative essay, what is the primary purpose of citing the provided sources?

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To support and strengthen your thesis with evidence

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To fill the required word count

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To summarize what each source says

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To show you read all the materials

Question 3

A student writes: 'La tecnología es mala para los jóvenes.' Why is this thesis weak for an AP argumentative essay?

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It lacks specificity and a defensible, nuanced claim

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It is too long and complex

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It does not mention any sources

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It uses informal vocabulary

Question 4

Which organizational structure is most effective for a refutation paragraph in an argumentative essay?

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State the counterargument, then refute it with evidence

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Present only the counterargument, then end the paragraph

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Agree with the counterargument and revise your thesis

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List all counterarguments without addressing them

Question 5

In formal Spanish academic writing, which register should be used throughout the argumentative essay?

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Formal, using third person and impersonal constructions

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Informal, to connect with readers

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Colloquial, to sound natural

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A mix of formal and informal depending on the paragraph

Question 6

Which sentence best demonstrates the use of the subjunctive mood to express doubt in an argumentative essay?

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Dudo que la tecnología resuelva todos los problemas.

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Es verdad que la tecnología mejora la educación.

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La tecnología es un recurso importante.

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Los estudiantes usan la tecnología todos los días.

Question 7

How should a student handle a source that partially contradicts their thesis in an AP argumentative essay?

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Acknowledge its point and explain why your argument still holds

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Ignore the source and only use supportive ones

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Change the thesis to match the source

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Quote the source without comment