They Say, I Say Chapter 6
Authored by Kelly Stanley
English
12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
The beginning of Chapter 6 references that "moment of doubt and panic when my text really begins." To what "moment" is the author referring?
when a writer first sits down to write an argument
when a writer first considers a major criticism of his/her argument
when a writer proofreads his/her essay
when a writer finally submits his/her essay for publication/a grade
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
According to Chapter 6, "no single device more quickly improves a piece of writing than the practice..."
of thoroughly editing the document.
of correctly summarizing one's argument.
of planting a naysayer in the text.
of burning incense while writing.
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CCSS.W.11-12.5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
T/F: The advice to incorporate critical views is a recipe for destroying your credibility and undermining your argument.
True
False
I decline to respond on the grounds that it might incriminate me.
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CCSS.W.11-12.1B
CCSS.W.11-12.1
CCSS.W.11-12.1A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following does NOT occur when you entertain a counterargument?
you risk insulting your readers
you make a preemptive strike
you show respect for your readers
you come across as broad-minded
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CCSS.W.11-12.1B
CCSS.SL.11-12.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
T/F: While using a nameless, faceless naysayer can be appropriate, it is better to ascribe arguments to specific ideologies and/or schools of thought.
True
False
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CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
T/F: Using "qualifying labels" promotes stereotyping in argumentation.
True
False
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CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.11-12.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
According to Chapter 6, the "best way to overcome an objection is..."
to attempt to refute it completely using logical appeal
to dismiss it "out of hand" by questioning the credibility of the source
to use humor/ethic argument to mock the objection
to agree with certain parts while disagreeing with other parts
Tags
CCSS.W.11-12.1B
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.W.11-12.1
CCSS.RI.11-12.6
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