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“Is Survival Selfish?” by Lane Wallace Collection 5 Read the argument “Is Survival Selfish?” by Lane Wallace. Then, reread the lines indicated with each question below. Answer each question, citing text evidence.Lines 1–17: What topic is the author introducing in lines 1–12? How is this idea supported in lines 13–17? Why does the author begin her essay by using an anecdote, or short account of an incident?Look at lines 18-21. Why do you think the author places a list of rhetorical questions? How do these questions affect how you think of survival? (HONORS ONLY)What claim is she expressing in these lines? (HONORS ONLY)Lines 22–39: Remember that reasons are explanations that support the claim and evidence supports the reasonsHow does the author present a reason & supporting evidence in these lines? How does this pattern help understand the claim & support? (HONORS ONLY)According to lines 44-60, what is the responsibility of those who hold it together?Lines 70–76: Author’s have specific purposes when writing. Remember that an author conveys his/her purpose through the choice of language and details used. Why does the author include this anecdote? How does she convey her perspective & support her claim through this? Lines 79–85: Remember to assess the evidence provided. Is it valid? Relevant? Sufficient?How does the author use the rhetorical questions in lines 79–85 as evidence to support her claim? What information does the author provide in the questions about the kinds of decisions people make in survival situations? (HONORS ONLY)Lines 104–108: Remember what it means to use “sufficient” evidenceExplain whether lines 89–91 are a claim, a reason, or evidence. What evidence does the author provide to support the statement?Lines 100–103: Remember authors make specific choices to support claims What phrase does the author repeat in lines 100-101? How does the phrase support her claim?Re-read lines 18-21 and 104-108Is the author saying the same thing in these passages or are there differences? What is the function of lines 104-108 in light of lines 18-21 (HONORS ONLY ................
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