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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

The wizard of oz provides an example of a universal idea that connects with most readers. dorothy is lost in oz. during her journey, she comes to understand that there is no place like home. the author, l. frank baum, includes colorful descriptions to readers picture the strange place where dorothy has landed. this to convey the feeling of being lost. most readers can relate to this feeling through a variety of personal experiences. this universal truth allows readers to connect to the character, and in turn to feel less lonely and isolated themselves. which literary terms should be included in this body paragraph? check all that apply. characterization imagery irony theme setting

Make sure the topic of your persuasive essay is not a.something someone else is writing about b.a fact c.something you have written about before

Which two lines in this excerpt from arthur conan doyle's "the contest" suggest that emperor nero was ruthless? each choice is in brackets. [an hour later the shepherd was well on his way to his mountain home, and about the same time the emperor, having received the chaplet of olympia for the incomparable excellence of his performance, was making inquiries with a frowning brow as to who the insolent person might be who had dared to utter such contemptuous criticisms.] [“bring him to me here this instant,” said he, “and let marcus with his knife and branding-iron be in attendance.”] [“rumours! ” cried the angry nero. “what do you mean, arsenius? i tell you that the fellow was an ignorant upstart, with the bearing of a boor and the voice of a peacock.] [i have half a mind to burn their town about their ears so that they may remember my visit.”] [“i conquered! you are mad, arsenius. what do you mean? ”] [it is whispered that for once the great god pan has condescended to measure himself against a mortal.”]