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<span>When constructing an argument, one thing
writers do is concede a point. This
technique demonstrates to readers that the author considered both sides of the
argument and that the argument being presented is not entirely one sided. Thus, what the author is doing here is conceding
the point that tablets can be cost prohibitive.
However, when conceding a point, it is best to immediately follow it up
with a rebuttal. In this particular
instance, what the author should do is include information on cost and perhaps
try to undermine the point being conceded by mentioning the cost of text books,
which can, too, be quite pricey and cannot be updated as easily as information
on a tablet. </span>
The story “<em><u>Broken Chain</u></em>” is written by <u>Gary Soto </u>and it deals with the teenager struggles that arise in Alfonso’s life. He doesn’t like the way he looks but he wants so badly to impress a girl named Sandra.
Question: A student is writing a paragraph about "Broken Chain" that makes the point that Alfonso’s conflict in the story is mainly an internal one. What would be the best illustration of this point?
Answer: A. He hates the way he looks and spends hours “trying to herd his teeth into place with his thumb.”
