Which option describes when an author emphasizes evidence?(1 point)
Responses
The author shares ideas supported by reasons.
The author shares ideas supported by reasons.
The author includes facts to support an idea.
The author includes facts to support an idea.
The author omits or leaves out certain evidence.
The author omits or leaves out certain evidence.
The author gives special importance to that evidence.
The author gives special importance to that evidence.
Two students are discussing whether running or walking is better for a person's health. Which piece of evidence would best strengthen the argument that running is better for a person's health?(1 point)
Responses
Running is more likely to cause injury than walking.
Running is more likely to cause injury than walking.
A person must spend more time walking than running to get the same benefits.
A person must spend more time walking than running to get the same benefits.
Walking has the same effect on blood pressure as running.
Walking has the same effect on blood pressure as running.
Sprinting for short periods of time while running can increase health benefits.
Sprinting for short periods of time while running can increase health benefits.
Why do authors emphasize evidence that they feel is the most convincing?(1 point)
Responses
to strengthen their own argument
to strengthen their own argument
to write about different topics
to write about different topics
to ignore opposing arguments
to ignore opposing arguments
to discourage others from forming an opinion
to strengthen their own argument
Why is it important to pay attention to the evidence that different authors emphasize? (1 point)
Responses
to relate to the information
to relate to the information
to prove old information wrong
to prove old information wrong
to draw your own conclusions
to draw your own conclusions
to learn accurate information