Argumentative Writing Post-test

Question 1

An objection that you anticipate from your opponent.

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Opposing claim

Question 2

When choosing support, make sure that the sources you use are

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up-to-date, accurate, and trustworthy

Question 3

What is an antonym for a "coherent" argument

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disorderly

Question 4

According to the Center for Science, about 80% of advertised foods are highly sweetened cereals

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statistic

Question 5

What is NOT part of a powerful argument

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length

Question 6

What does NOT help to build cohesiveness in arguments?

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redudant repetition distracting from meaning

Question 7

the reasons make sense as support for your claim.

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logical

Question 8

enough evidence to prove your point

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sufficient

Question 9

A child asks for cereal he saw on T.V. but the parent refuses. Then the child cries and screams

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anecdote

Question 10

What persuasive technique included the use of words/images generating feelings of fear or pity?

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emotional appeals

Question 11

What persuasive technique links a claim to a common belief or a sense of what's right?

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ethical appeals

Question 12

The act of taking someone else's words and ideas and calling them your own.

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plagiarism

Question 13

Introducing a quote, quoting, then reflecting on the quote is called...

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quotation sandwich

Question 14

The writer's position on an issue is called a

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claim

Question 15

Support usually consists of:

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reasons and evidence

Question 16

When children see their favorite cartoon characters eating a sugary snack, they want it.

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example

Question 17

In a crowded restaurant, someone could step on a dog hurting it or sending it into a frenzy.

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logical

Question 18

Formal style of writing should...

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use standard English, show a respectful attitude

Question 19

What persuasive technique uses words with strong positive/negative connotations?

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Word choice

Question 20

Claim: Everyone should support the fund to provide new computers to the elementary school.

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She is persuading someone to do something

Question 21

"Children, especially those under eight, do not understand persuasive techniques."

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Quotation

Question 22

your response to an opposing objection

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Counterclaim or rebuttal

Question 23

Choose the correct internal citiations for this source: Ecological Crisis by Harvy and Ian Cryr

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(Harvy 1), The article, Ecologial Crisis, states

Question 24

Studies have shown that children watch T.V. with food ads eat more than those who don't.

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fact

Question 25

Formal style of writing should NOT...

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address the reader directly, use contrations, use slang

Question 26

evidence that is appropriate and related to the reason it supports

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reasonable

Question 27

Study the image. What problem or issue does this image bring to mind?

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Kids need a safe and inviting place to play.

Question 28

For your argument to be strong, you must support your claim with evidence and reasons that are

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logical, relevant, sufficient

Question 29

material used to prove a claim

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support

Question 30

Choose the strongest claim:

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Major League teams should set a reasonable price for tickets

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