Argument
Readers can judge the validity of a claim by
A. asking who, what, when, where, why, and how?
B. identifying the topic and controlling point.
C. testing details.
D. All of the answers are correct
A. All of the answers are correct.
Why should readers be concerned with differentiating between facts and opinions?
A. Our perspectives influence how we react.
B. Our perception of facts may allow us to erroneously inform other readers when we write.
C. Readers are often asked to make these decisions in real life scenarios.
D. All of the answers are correct.
A. All of the answers are correct.
Writers should carefully choose words to
A. enhance writing.
B. mislead readers.
C. enhance the vocabulary of the reader.
D. imply or suggest meaning.
D. imply or suggest meaning.
Valid arguments have
A. a clear stance.
B. convincing supporting details.
C. relevant and adequate support.
D. All of the answers are correct.
A. All of the answers are correct.
Unlike other types of writing, an argument does not possess a main idea and controlling point.
A. True
B. False
A. False
Reading benefits a writer in many ways except
A. helps to develop new vocabulary.
B. offers different opinions on a topic.
C. connects prior knowledge to future knowledge.
D. provides details that support an opinion.
A. connects prior knowledge to
future knowledge.
Evaluate the accuracy of the following statement:
Facts must be verifiable.
A. True
B. False
Facts must be verifiable.
A. True
Scrutinize the role of a reader. How does
this role differ from the writer in relation
to purpose and tone?
A. The writer must engage the reader.
B. The reader must assume the role of the writer to aid comprehension.
C. The writer must assume the role of the reader when writing.
D. The reader must analyze the text to determine the purpose and tone.
D. The reader must analyze the text
to determine the purpose and
tone.
An effective argument possesses all of the following except
A. a clear claim.
B. support for the claim.
C.an opposing point of view.
D. the writer’s support for the opposing point of view.
A. the writer’s support for the opposing point of view.
Which word indicates the author is writing in the first person (subjective mood)?
A. yourself
B. their
D. yours
C. my
A topic is
A. the reason for writing.
B. focused upon the reason for writing.
C. the subject of the reading or writing.
D. the most important part of an essay.
A.the subject of the reading or writing.
Subjective writing is used in formal writing.
A. True
B. False
B. False
A reasonable claim is based on
A. logical supports.
B. varying opinions.
C. abusive language.
D. the writer’s personal beliefs
A. logical supports.
The author would agree that an argument void of the opposing view is
A.a valid claim.
B.a biased argument.
C.a sound argument.
D.Is strong if built on enough facts.
A. a biased argument.
In which of the following scenarios would the author’s purpose be to persuade.
A. A presentation explaining the effects of global warming.
B. A humorous recount of a first dental visit.
C. A political debate.
D. A comparison and contrast essay on the benefits and negatives associated with universal healthcare.
A.A political debate.
Writers can use the following types of patterns to imply facts except?
A. Definition
B. Cause and Effect
C. Comparisons
D. Facts
A. Facts
Textbooks often assume an objective tone to
A. convey information without bias.
B. enhance reader comprehension.
C. encourage lively debates in class.
D. make reading less engaging.
A. convey information without bias.
Writers can advance their argument by including all of the following except
A. facts.
B. examples.
C. effects.
D. personal opinions.
A. personal opinions.
Effective readers create meaning by
A. expressing information in text form.
B. using vocabulary to exact ideas.
C. using details to create ideas for writing.
D. seeking to comprehend a writer’s ideas
A. seeking to comprehend a writer’s ideas.
Activating prior knowledge is important in reading and writing for all of the reasons except
A. reflect upon what is already known before reading.
B. compare new ideas with what is already known.
C.to conclusively determine the topic of a reading based upon the perception.
D. use information to help brainstorm ideas for writing.
A.to conclusively determine the topic of a reading based upon the perception.
Readers can infer the value of an opinion if the writer provides
A. personal opinions.
B. expert opinions.
C. opinions that support each other.
D. realistic predictions.
A. expert opinions.
Why might authors use several purposes when writing?
A. To make writing more interesting.
B. To make writing more confusing.
C. To make writing more easily understand.
D. To entertain the reader.
A.To make writing more interesting.