Regents English Argumentative Writing

Question 1

In an argumentative essay, the writer's primary goal is to:

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convince the reader to accept a specific position using evidence and reasoning

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tell an entertaining story about a personal experience

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describe a place or person in vivid detail

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explain how a process works step by step

Question 2

Which type of appeal relies on logic, facts, and evidence?

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Logos

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Ethos

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Pathos

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Kairos

Question 3

An appeal to ethos is meant to establish:

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The author's credibility and trustworthiness

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The emotional connection with the audience

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The logical structure of the argument

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The urgency of the topic

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a logical fallacy?

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Claiming that if we allow X then eventually Z will happen without evidence (slippery slope)

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Using a statistic from a peer-reviewed study

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Acknowledging a counterargument and responding to it

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Providing expert testimony to support a claim

Question 5

When the Regents ELA exam asks students to 'write a well-developed argument,' this means they should:

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Present a claim, support it with evidence from texts, and analyze the evidence thoroughly

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Write one sentence taking a side

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List opinions without using any textual evidence

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Copy sentences from the provided texts

Question 6

Pathos in an argument appeals to:

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The reader's emotions and values

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The reader's logic and reasoning ability

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The writer's credentials and expertise

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The historical context of the topic