Question

Directions: Any effective argument makes points not only in support of its perspective, but also acknowledges opposing points (or counter-claims). Five of the statements below are claims from the passage, and five are counter-claims (opposed to the author's point of view). Write C for Claim or CC for Counter-claim for each statement in the space provided.

1. ________________ MP3 players are a constant distraction in the academic classroom. MP3 players are causing an increase in car accidents.
2. ________________ MP3 players can actually help a student focus, eliminating auditory distractions.
3. ________________ MP3 players can be useful in classes that require significant amounts of silent work: art or creative writing classes, for example.
4. ________________ MP3 players can cause a stagnation in the development of new music.
5. ________________ MP3 players can educate a person by providing lectures or other academic material.
6. ________________ MP3 players can even improve retention with music as a memory aid.
7. ________________ MP3 players can give a person a zone of peace and quiet in a
noisy cafeteria.
8. ________________ MP3 players create anti-social behavior preventing the development of the art of conversation.
9. ________________ MP3 players prevent walker or runners from hearing danger approaching.
10. ________________ MP3 players are causing an increase in car accidents.

Answer 1

1. C

2. CC

3. CC

4. C

5. CC

6. CC

7. CC

8. C

9. C

10. C

Answer 2

1. C 2. CC 3. CC 4. C 5. CC 6. CC 7. CC 8. C 9. C 10. C

Explanation:

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