Question

1. what is the purpose of context clues? a. to explain the authors argument b. to provide additional facts c. to define unfamiliar words d. to highlight the topic sentence 9. what is critical analysis? a. writing creatively b. searching sources c. summarizing details d. evaluating arguments 10. what skill is required when selecting evidence for writing? a. public speaking b. critical thinking c. creative writing d. speed reading 11. what is the purpose of integrating evidence into writing? a. to summarize ideas b. to strengthen arguments c. to lengthen the text d. to make it informal 12. which technique shows emotions through actions rather than direct statements? a. show, dont tell b. personification c. rising action d. exposition 13. what is the role of a topic sentence in a paragraph? a. to introduce an example b. to express the main idea c. to summarize key points d. to introduce new vocabulary

Explanation:

• For the question about the purpose of context clues, they help define unfamiliar words by using surrounding text.
• Critical analysis involves evaluating arguments to assess their validity and strength.
• Selecting evidence for writing requires critical thinking to determine relevance and reliability.
• Integrating evidence into writing strengthens arguments by providing support.

Answer:

• 8. c. To define unfamiliar words
• 9. d. Evaluating arguments
• 10. b. Critical thinking
• 11. b. To strengthen arguments