EAPP - 2nd Quarter - Assessment

An argument is merely an opinion.

• True

• False

Deductive argument derives from specific observations lead to a general conclusion.

• True

• False

There are three major ways that authors present an argument: Reasoning, Affective and Evidence

• True

• False

A device used by which the propagandist identifies his program with virtue by use of “virtue words.” Here he appeals to our emotions of love, generosity, and brotherhood.

• Name Calling

• Glittering Generalities

• Transfer

• Testimonial

This propaganda aims at persuading people to do a certain thing because many other people are doing it.

• Testimonial

• Plain Folks

• Band wagon

• Name Calling

The following are essential in writing the position paper, EXCEPT

• Assert the thesis

• Introduce the topic

• Provide explanation but not the evidence

• Provide background on the topic to explain why it is important

You are writing a position paper which argues that the legislature should force companies to pay heftier fines when they pollute. Which option would work as evidence for a counter-argument?

• A study that shows companies pollute more wherever fines don’t exist.

• A claim that if the legislature passes new fines, companies will move elsewhere.

• A news report on companies that have shut down in areas where environmentalist legislation has been enacted.

• All of the above.

You are writing a position paper which argues that countries should pass more stringent laws criminalizing the poaching of endangered animals. You cite the following fact about endangered animals: “As many as 30% to 50% of all species are heading toward extinction by 2050.” Which option is the best commentary sentence for this evidence?

• “An extinction rate of 50% is unacceptably high.”

• “30% is the low end of the estimate, and 50% is the high end.”

• “A species is declared extinct after several years of not being seen.”

• “Scientists estimate we’re losing species at 1,000 times the natural extinction rate.”

What type of propaganda is being feature in the picture?

• Band Wagon

• Plain Folks

• Glittering Generalities

• Card-Stacking

A written report is more formal than an oral report.

• True

• False