Review of Response Arguments

Which of the following are facts?

• "Space exploration is

  costly. It makes sense to use a cheaper method for now."

• "Men and women traveling into space commands

  respect and admiration, both nationally and internationally."

• "The Apollo missions

  encouraged many people to seek careers in the sciences."

• "Why should

  the government invest billions of dollars in a program with no real urgency?"

• "Both the U.S. government and businesses have

  been able to patent and generate revenue from [space program] inventions."

Which of the following is probably most important to Michael Williams?

• American bravery

• protecting human life

• innovation

• inspiration

Which of the following is probably most important to Mark Scarborough?

• innovation

• protecting human life

• investment in the future

• inspiration

What would Joon Kim and Sylvia Johnson most likely agree is important?

• American bravery

• protecting human life

• innovation

• using resources wisely

Which author relies mostly on ethos to argue we should send humans to space?

• Mark Scarborough

• Sylvia Johnson

• Nora Jensen

• Isabel Flores

Which are examples of logos?

• "You did not mention how often space

  exploration actually creates unexpected value for both the government and

  businesses. Meeting the challenge of sustaining fragile humans in inhospitable

  environments requires innovation."

• "In order to remain a global leader, a nation must be brave, fearless, and

  willing to take risks. That means America needs to continue to lead the way in space exploration with human astronauts."

• "It makes sense to use a cheaper method for now. Robot missions can

  determine whether a planet is even worth exploring before committing more resources. Manned programs can cost tens or hundreds of times more than robotic

  ones."

• "Every time we launch a spacecraft with astronauts aboard we put their lives in

  danger, and too many astronauts have died already. Space exploration is important,

  but protecting and preserving human life should always be the priority."

Select the opinions in Joon Kim's argument.

• "Manned programs can cost tens or hundreds of times more than robotic

  ones."

• "This plan for future space exploration seems very practical."

• "Space exploration is

  costly."

• "Using robots helps scientists use their resources more wisely."

A fact is

• neither true or false - express a belief, attitude, judgment, or feeling

• a statement that can be proven with evidence

An opinion is

• neither true or false - express a belief, attitude, judgment, or feeling

• a statement that can be proven with evidence

Sylvia Johnson believes money should be spent on important government services instead of manned space travel. Which sentence from her argument most strongly supports this?

• "Limiting the cost of space exploration would allow the U.S. government to

  invest more money in programs with more urgent need."

• "Why should

  the government invest billions of dollars in a program with no real urgency?"

• "I think Mr. Lincoln is correct in prioritizing cheaper, unmanned space missions over

  manned space exploration."

• "Robot missions can

  determine whether a planet is even worth exploring before committing more

  resources."