7. Art reminds us of our humanity and connection to others. We all need some form of art in our lives to keep us human. Explain what you think is meant by the previous statement and discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with this opinion. Support your position with reasons and/or examples from your own experience, observations, or reading. Complete your essay in 30 minutes. – AWA PRACTICE– 278 8. A creative person can succeed, but not without diligence. Diligence is the most important factor in success. Discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with this opinion. Support your position with reasons and/or examples from your own experience, observations, or reading. Complete your essay in 30 minutes. – AWA PRACTICE– 279 9. Today’s highest paid teachers are those who teach high school and college students. But the most important years in a human being’s educational development are the earliest years. Therefore, early childhood educa- tors should receive the highest salaries. Discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with this opinion. Support your position with reasons and/or examples from your own experience, observations, or reading. Complete your essay in 30 minutes. – AWA PRACTICE– 280 10. You must be committed to your goals and beliefs, but not be inflexible. An unwillingness to change course or to compromise will lead to your downfall. Discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with this opinion. Support your position with reasons and/or examples from your own experience, observations, or reading. Complete your essay in 30 minutes. – AWA PRACTICE– 281 Analysis of an Argument Sample Prompts 1. The following appeared in an article in a trade magazine for the advertising industry. Because of the increasing diversity of the American population, new products and services must appeal and be marketed to a very specific group or subculture within society. These days, attempting to appeal to the public at large is a losing proposition. Discuss how well reasoned you find this argument. In your essay, be sure to analyze the argument’s logic and use of evidence. For example, you may need to consider whether the assumptions that underlie the argument are sound or whether counterarguments or alternative explanations would weaken the conclusion. You may also discuss the kind of evidence that would strengthen or refute the argument, what revisions to the argument would make it more reasonable, or what information, if any, would help you better evaluate the argument. Complete your essay in 30 minutes. – AWA PRACTICE– 282 2. The following appeared in an editorial in a local newspaper. For over a decade, Main Street has suffered from a lack of business. People do not like to shop on Main Street, and store turnover has been relentless. What Main Street needs is a face-lift. We should make a number of small improvements that will make Main Street a more pleasant place to shop, such as better lighting, more benches and potted plants along the sidewalks, and improved parking, which has always been a problem for shoppers along Main Street. These small but important changes will attract both new businesses and new customers to Main Street. Discuss how well reasoned you find this argument. In your essay, be sure to analyze the argument’s logic and use of evidence. For example, you may need to consider whether the assumptions that underlie the argument are sound or whether counterarguments or alternative explanations would weaken the conclusion. You may also discuss the kind of evidence that would strengthen or refute the argument, what revisions to the argument would make it more reasonable, or what information, if any, would help you better evaluate the argument. Complete your essay in 30 minutes. – AWA PRACTICE– 283 . to consider whether the assumptions that underlie the argument are sound or whether counterarguments or alternative explanations would weaken the conclusion. You may also discuss the kind of evidence. PRACTICE– 2 79 9. Today’s highest paid teachers are those who teach high school and college students. But the most important years in a human being’s educational development are the earliest years. Therefore,. essay, be sure to analyze the argument’s logic and use of evidence. For example, you may need to consider whether the assumptions that underlie the argument are sound or whether counterarguments