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True or False: you should never say “I think, or I feel” in an argumentative essay

True

Where should you never use informal language?

when talking to your parents when they're mad

when writing an academic essay

when you're asking your football coach a question

when you're trying to reason out to the teacher

What is a counterclaim?

The opposite side of the claim

Which is informal?

I would appreciate your kind consideration regarding this.

She was taken aback by people's kindness toward her.

Please leave your coat at the door.

She was tickled pink at her surprise party.

When writing in formal language, which of the following should you do?

Use contractions to make your sentences more understandable.

Avoid text speak.

Do not use punctuation marks.

Avoid using complex sentences.

Which of these are NOT clues that it is informal language?

figurative language is used

high-level, challenging words are used

incomplete sentences

everyday expressions are utilized

What do you call the opposing claim?

counterclaim

Which is formal?

The meeting does not seem to be important so I'll pass.

I wish I could be there.

I have tons of things to so I cannot come to the meeting.

I apologize; I am unable to attend the meeting today.

When deciding whether or not to use formal or informal language, it's important to consider tone. What is tone?

Tone is the writer's claim.

Tone is the feeling that is attached to a word.

Tone is the writer's attitude toward the topic.

Tone tells us whether the topic is relevant or not.

What is a claim?

The side of the argument you support

Which of these words is informal?

regardless

correctly

totally

indescribably

Which is an example of formal language?

Many people prefer the taste of vanilla to chocolate IC.

You do not need to agree with me but vanilla IC is better.

I love ice cream so much, I wish I could swim in it.

Vanilla ice cream makes my skin crawl.

All of the following are characteristics of informal language EXCEPT

conversational tone

academic vocabulary

personal feelings

colloquial expressions

The statement that supports the claim, tells why

Reason

Proof that supports the claim

Evidence

Where would you most likely not use formal language?

Meeting someone new at an international convention

youth meeting at the White House

while working on a Sci project with your teammates at school

eating dinner at a fancy restaurant