Honors Final Review | Argument

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What is the main argument of the passage?

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Graffiti is a valid form of art and self-expression.

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Which evidence from the passage BEST supports the idea that graffiti is art?

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Some cities have graffiti tours to showcase public art.

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Which transition could BEST connect the argument that graffiti is harmful to its cost?

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For example, cleaning graffiti costs cities thousands of dollars.

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How could a writer connect the perspectives in these excerpts in a conclusion?

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By showing that graffiti has both benefits and drawbacks.

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How do the two excerpts differ?

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Excerpt 1 focuses on the positive effects of graffiti, while Excerpt 2 focuses on the negative effects.

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What is graffiti?

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Graffiti is a form of visual art created by marking a surface with symbols, images, or text.

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What are the two main perspectives on graffiti?

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Graffiti can be viewed as either a form of art and self-expression or as vandalism and a criminal activity.

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What is a counterargument?

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A counterargument is an argument that opposes the main argument, providing an alternative viewpoint.

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What role does evidence play in an argument?

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Evidence supports the argument by providing facts, examples, or data that validate the claims made.

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What is the purpose of a conclusion in an argumentative text?

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The conclusion summarizes the main points and reinforces the argument, often addressing counterarguments.