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Directions: Answer these questions to test your knowledge of the important terms, concepts, and skills in this chapter.



1Issue refers to
A)the author's point of view on a topic.
B)the controversial topic the author is discussing.
C)things the author takes for granted without presenting proof.
D)whether or not the author presents adequate support and overcomes opposing points.


2Which of the following is not a type of support an author might present?
A)research findings
B)assumptions
C)personal experiences or observations
D)examples


3Support is relevant if it is
A)based on the author's opinion.
B)implied in the selection.
C)directly related to the argument.
D)persuasive.


4If an argument has validity, it is
A)believable and convincing.
B)persuasive.
C)complete.
D)logical and well-reasoned.


5When you read a passage about a controversial issue, it is helpful to
A)ask yourself who or what the passage is about.
B)avoid making any judgments until you have researched the author's credentials and expertise.
C)note in the margin each piece of support and its relevance to the argument.
D)none of the above


6Bias means the author
A)is neutral.
B)presents several types of support.
C)favors one side of an issue over the other.
D)has credibility.


7Which of the following is not an example of subjective support?
A)emotions
B)case studies
C)the author's limited personal experience
D)unsupported opinions


8An argument has completeness if
A)the support consists of facts and other clear evidence.
B)it is well-reasoned and logical.
C)it is persuasive and believable.
D)the author presents adequate support and overcomes opposing points.


9Evaluating the validity and the credibility of an argument
A)should be done as soon as the issue has been identified.
B)occurs right after evaluating the author's assumptions.
C)is done last because they depend on evaluating the other aspects of the argument.
D)can be skipped if the author has appropriate credentials.


10Propaganda techniques are
A)used by authors to persuade a non-critical reader to accept their argument.
B)numerous.
C)based on flawed reasoning.
D)all of the above


11Which of the following is not an example of a propaganda technique?
A)plain folks
B)bandwagon
C)general public
D)testimonial





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