To present an effective argument, you must not only support and defend your position, but also consider the other side of the storythe counterargumentand refute it. Arrange your support in a logical manner to make your case as persuasive as possible.

Directions: Read the paragraph below from an argumentative essay and answer the question that follows.

Internet site-blocking software can deny students equal access to education. In many regions of the United States, students may want to learn about points of view on religion, sexuality, or politics that are different from the norms in their communities. For example, if the Internet was carefully screened, students might be unable to access diverse perspectives on insurance coverage for gender reassignment surgery. Furthermore, many families cannot afford the Internet; students whose families cannot afford the Internet do not have the opportunity to explore issues that their schools prevent them from viewing. Screening the Internet at school puts certain students at a personal and educational disadvantage.

Which of the following is used to prove the writer's point that web filters deny students a right to equal education?

A. The writer uses factual information gathered from research.

B. The writer gives a hypothetical example of what could happen if students were unable to access diverse Web sites.

C. The writer provides testimony from an expert.