Questions 1-5
From "Letter to Editor"
5.) Which of the following best describes Alma’s proposed solution to illegal downloading?
A) Jail time for repeat offenders
B) Public service announcements
C) Small, consistent fines per offense
D) Banning file-sharing websites
C) Small, consistent fines per offense
From "Letter to Editor"
8.)Which organizational structure does Alma use to present her argument?
A) Chronological
B) Problem-solution
C) Compare-contrast
D) Cause-effect
B) Problem-solution
From "Data Analysis"
11.) What is the primary purpose of the infographic?
A) To promote legal music streaming platforms
B) To inform and deter audiences from engaging in digital piracy
C) To explain how to avoid getting caught pirating
D) To compare different types of entertainment media
B) To inform and deter audiences from engaging in digital piracy
From "Blog"
18.)What does the author suggest about the value of music?
A) It should be free for everyone
B) It is overpriced and inaccessible
C) It is worth paying for because of the effort involved
D) It should only be shared among friends
C) It is worth paying for because of the effort involved
From "Illegal Downloads: Who is affected?"
Which of the following could be considered a potential logical fallacy in the text?
A. Suggesting that all users on peer-to-peer networks will have their data stolen
B. Explaining copyright as legal protection of original works
C. Citing both civil and criminal penalties for illegal downloading
D. Describing how peer-to-peer networks function
A. Suggesting that all users on peer-to-peer networks will have their data stolen
From "Letter to Editor"
9.) What is the likely purpose of Alma’s letter?
A) To entertain readers with a personal story
B) To inform readers about copyright law
C) To persuade readers to reconsider harsh penalties
D) To advertise a music streaming service
C) To persuade readers to reconsider harsh penalties
From "Data Analysis"
14.) What organizational structure is used in the infographic?
A) Chronological
B) Problem-solution
C) Cause-effect
D) Categorical (by type of appeal or data)
D) Categorical (by type of appeal or data)
From "Blog"
20.) Which audience is the blog post most likely targeting?
A) Music industry executives
B) Lawmakers and policy enforcers
C) Casual music listeners who download illegally
D) Professional musicians
C) Casual music listeners who download illegally
From "Illegal Downloads: Who is Affected"
2.) Which best describes the tone of the info sheet?
A. Informal and conversational
B. Serious and cautionary
C. Humorous and sarcastic
D. Neutral and detached
B. Serious and cautionary
From "Letter to Editor"
6.) Which rhetorical appeal is most evident in Alma’s reference to Nina Paley’s video explanation?
A) Pathos
B) Logos
C) Ethos
D) Anecdote
C) Ethos
From "Blog"
15.) What is the main argument made by the author in the blog post?
A) Musicians should give away their music for free
B) Illegal downloading is understandable if you can’t afford music
C) Downloading music without paying is unethical and harmful to artists
D) Music should cost more to reflect the effort involved
C) Downloading music without paying is unethical and harmful to artists
From "Blog"
16.)Which rhetorical appeal is most strongly used in the blog post?
A) Logos
B) Pathos
C) Ethos
D) Anecdote
B) Pathos
From "Illegal Downloads: Who is Affected"
3.) Whose perspective most strongly influences the content of the info sheet?
A. File-sharing network users
B. The U.S. government and copyright holders
C. Students and educators
D. Software developers opposed to copyright laws
B. The U.S. government and copyright holders
From "Letter to editor"
7.) How does Alma’s tone affect the reception of her argument?
A) It alienates the reader with sarcasm.
B) It builds trust through a calm, reasoned voice.
C) It confuses the reader with technical jargon.
D) It undermines her credibility with emotional outbursts.
B) It builds trust through a calm, reasoned voice.
From "Data Analysis"
12.) Which rhetorical appeal is most evident in the “FBI Warning” section?
A) Ethos
B) Pathos
C) Logos
D) Anecdote
A) Ethos
From "Blog"
17.) How does the author’s tone affect the message?
A) It creates a calm and reflective mood
B) It adds humor to a serious topic
C) It conveys urgency and frustration, increasing emotional impact
D) It distances the reader from the issue
C) It conveys urgency and frustration, increasing emotional impact
From "Illegal Downloads: Who is Affected"
4.) Which rhetorical strategy is used to emphasize the severity of file sharing?
A. Repetition of the word “stealing”
B. Listing consequences such as viruses, data theft, and penalties
C. Figurative comparisons to other crimes
D. Use of humor to contrast risks and benefits
B. Listing consequences such as viruses, data theft, and penalties
From "Letter to editor"
10.) Which of the following best reflects Alma’s perspective?
A) She supports the music industry’s legal actions.
B) She believes digital piracy is a serious crime.
C) She is indifferent to the issue.
D) She thinks current punishments are disproportionate.
D) She thinks current punishments are disproportionate.
From "Data Analysis"
13.) What logical fallacy might be present in the “DON’T CLICK WE WILL FIND YOU” warning?
A) Slippery slope
B) Ad hominem
C) Appeal to fear
D) False dilemma
C) Appeal to fear
From "Blog"
19.) How does the author build credibility (ethos) in the post?
A) By citing legal sources
B) By referencing famous musicians
C) By using formal academic language
D) By sharing personal experience as a working musician
D) By sharing personal experience as a working musician