Question

read pages 138 - 146. then, complete questions 1, 2, 3a, & 3b. 1. choose at least two of the letter options below to complete. complete each of the following metacommentary templates in any way that makes sense: a. in making a case for raising the minimum wage, i am not saying that ______. b. but my argument will do more than prove that one particular industrial chemical has certain toxic properties. in this essay, i will also explain. c. my point about the national obsession with sports reinforces the belief held by many ____ that ____. d. i believe, therefore, that the war is completely unjustified. but let me back up and explain how i arrived at this conclusion: also ______. in this way, i came to believe that this war is a big mistake.

Explanation:

These are writing - related prompts asking to complete metacommentary templates. They involve constructing arguments and clarifying positions in writing.

Answer:

a. In making a case for raising the minimum wage, I am not saying that businesses will go bankrupt.
b. But my argument will do more than prove that one particular industrial chemical has certain toxic properties. In this essay, I will also explain how it affects the food chain.
c. My point about the national obsession with sports reinforces the belief held by many sociologists that sports can shape social values.
d. I believe, therefore, that the war is completely unjustified. But let me back up and explain how I arrived at this conclusion: Also, I considered the lack of a clear - cut cause for the war.