Question

Read this example. Martin is assigned an argumentative essay. The prompt says, "Write an argumentative essay that takes a position on whether students should have to pass a test to graduate from high school." Martin develops this claim: "If students have passed all their classes and tests in those classes, it is not fair to make them also pass a test to graduate from high school." Which answer choice best describes Martin’s claim?

A.)Martin’s claim does not take a position.
B.)Martin’s claim is based more on emotion than reasoning.
C.)Martin’s claim does not respond to the prompt.
D.)Martin’s claim is good because it appropriately responds to the prompt.

Answer 1

D I think? tell me if I'm wrong

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

D because he uses the prompt in his essay by saying “pass a test to graduate from high school” which means he is responding to it. He also uses an example to tie it to the prompt that focuses on tests and high school.