Central Idea
Tracking Arguments
Reasoning/Fallacy
Text Structure & Features
Comparative
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1. How does the author's language in paragraph 2 support the idea that e-sports are becoming widely accepted?
What details from the passage support your response?
Answer: The author uses examples like scholarships and training facilities to show acceptance.
Explanation: These real-world examples demonstrate that institutions take e-sports seriously, which supports the idea of growing acceptance.
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5. What reasoning does the author provide to show that e-sports are legitimate activities?
Answer: E-sports require skill and are supported by schools and colleges.
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12. What is the purpose of paragraph 3?
How does it connect to the rest of the passage (E-sports)
Answer: It presents a counterargument and contrasts earlier points.
Explanation: This strengthens the argument by showing multiple perspectives.
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16. How does the author's language in paragraph 2 support the idea that later start times benefit students?
What details from the passage support your response?
Answer: It uses research and results like improved grades and attendance.
Explanation: Evidence-based language strengthens the claim.
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2. The author never directly states the central idea. Which sentence best states the author's central idea?
A. E-sports are harmful to students
B. E-sports are growing and debated as a legitimate activity
C. E-sports should only be allowed for professional players
D. Colleges should remove e-sports programs
Answer: B
Explanation: The passage shows both growth (paragraphs 1–2) and debate (paragraph 3), which makes B the best overall central idea.
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6. How does this passage develop the argument that e-sports should be taken seriously?
Answer: It presents evidence of growth, provides examples, and includes a counterargument.
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13. How did the author structure this section?
Answer: Argument with counterargument
Explanation: Evidence is presented, then an opposing view is introduced.
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17. The author never directly states the central idea. Which sentence best states the author's central idea?
A. Schools should never change schedules
B. Later start times have benefits but also challenges
C. Students dislike waking up early
D. Parents control school decisions
What details from the passage support your answer?
17. The author never directly states the central idea. Which sentence best states the central idea?
Answer: B
Explanation: The passage includes both benefits and challenges.
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What types of support does the author use to support the central idea that e-sports are gaining importance?
Sample answer: Answer: Facts, examples, and real-world evidence
Explanation: The author uses observable details (tournaments, scholarships, facilities) rather than opinions.
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7. What is the author trying to claim by mentioning training facilities?
Answer: That e-sports are organized and taken seriously
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10. “All real sports require physical activity. E-sports do not require physical activity. Therefore, e-sports are not real sports.”
What type of reasoning is this?
Answer: A (Deductive)
Explanation: Starts with a general rule and applies it to a specific case.
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14. Why did the author include the example of scholarships?
Answer: To provide evidence of legitimacy
Explanation: Concrete examples make the argument stronger.
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18. Which sentence represents a common idea of both The Rise of E-Sports and The Case for Later School Start Times?
A. Both discuss issues with only one clear solution
B. Both present a topic along with opposing viewpoints
C. Both focus on historical events
D. Both argue against change
Answer: B
Explanation: Both texts present a topic and include opposing viewpoints.
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Which idea from the passage does the example of college scholarships support?
Answer: That e-sports are becoming legitimate and widely accepted
Explanation: Scholarships show institutions value e-sports similarly to traditional activities.
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8. Match each detail to its effect:
Details:
A. Colleges offer scholarships
B. Critics mention lack of physical activity
C. Players compete in tournaments
Effects:
- Demonstrates skill and competition
- Presents counterargument
- Shows growing legitimacy
- Scholarships → legitimacy A3
- Criticism → counterargument B2
- Tournaments → competition/skill C1
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11. Read Paragraph 4 (below):
“Anyone who thinks e-sports are real sports clearly does not understand what sports are. These people are just trying to make video games seem more important than they are.”
What logical fallacy does the author make?
A. Red herring
B. Straw man
C. Ad hominem
D. False cause
Answer: C (Ad hominem)
Explanation: The author attacks people instead of addressing the argument.
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15. What text feature, if added, would be useful?
Answer: A chart or graph showing growth
Explanation: Visual data would reinforce the author’s purpose.
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19. Which TWO statements best describe the way the two passages portray debates around modern issues?
What details from the passage support your answer?
A. Both include evidence supporting a claim
B. Both ignore opposing viewpoints
C. Both present counterarguments
D. Both rely only on opinions
Answer: A, C
Explanation: Both use evidence and include counterarguments.
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9. Using examples like college programs to prove e-sports are legitimate is what type of reasoning?
Answer: B (Inductive)
Explanation: Moves from specific examples to a general conclusion.
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Text Structure
20. What is the purpose of paragraph 3 in Passage 2? How does it connect to the rest of the passage?
Answer: To present a counterargument
Explanation: It introduces challenges to balance the discussion.