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AP English Language and Composition Flashcards: Identify Line Of Reasoning

Study Identify Line Of Reasoning in AP English Language and Composition with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

Identify the evidence: 'Data shows that pollution levels have decreased.'

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ANSWER

Data shows that pollution levels have decreased. It provides statistical support for the argument.

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Read the following embedded passage, then answer the question. A university op-ed argues that first-year students should be required to take a short course on evaluating online information. The writer begins by observing that students arrive with constant access to search engines and social media, which can create the illusion that information is automatically reliable. When students accept the first result or the most shared post, they may cite inaccurate claims in papers; inaccurate claims lead to weaker arguments and lower grades, and repeated low grades can push students to disengage from college altogether. The writer adds that the problem extends beyond academics: graduates who cannot evaluate sources are more likely to fall for scams or misinformation, which can affect their finances and civic decisions. A brief required course, he argues, would teach students to check authorship, evidence, and incentives, giving them a repeatable method for judging claims. Because a small requirement can prevent larger academic and social harms, he concludes the course is justified. The passage's line of reasoning can best be described as…
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