Which of the following would make a good thesis statement on the topic of banning books?

A. Books should never be banned because they all serve an educational purpose and increase knowledge.

B. Should people be allowed to ban books?

C. Some people ban books, while others do not ban books.

D. Banning books is often a topic of discussion in educational settings.

In which type of essay would you find the following sentence?

Cell phones should never be allowed in an educational setting.

A. personal - describes an experience or event in someone's life

B. expository - explains or gives information

C. persuasive - attempts to convince readers to think or act in a certain way

Which of the following addresses the counterargument AND provides a rebuttal on the topic of virtual textbooks?

A. While many believe virtual textbooks are more affordable, studies show paper textbooks are cheaper.

B. Many believe virtual textbooks hold more information than paper textbooks.

C. Many believe virtual textbooks are easier to read than paper textbooks.

D. Many believe virtual textbooks are more accessible than paper textbooks.

Which of the following addresses the counterargument AND provides a rebuttal on the topic of virtual textbooks?

A. While many believe virtual textbooks are more affordable, studies show paper textbooks are cheaper.

B. Many believe virtual textbooks hold more more information than paper textbooks.

C. Many believe virtual textbooks are easier to read than paper textbooks.

D. Many believe virtual textbooks are more accessible than paper textbooks.