Quiz 4

Angle of vision is ...

• a perspective, bias, lens, filter, frame or screen that helps determine what a writer sees or doesn't see
• a perspective, bias, or frame that the audience sees because of their underlying assumption

Suppose a small town in Java has scheduled a public hearing on whether online transportation such as Grab and Gojek needs a stricter regulation. Which of the following evidence would you use if you supported for more stricter regulation for online taxis?

• Grab and Gojek has provided income opportunity for more than thousands of drivers.
• Grab and Gojek's drivers are independent contractors rather than employees. Therefore, these drivers doesn't have health insurance, overtime pay, and other benefits.
• Customers love these online taxis because of easy billing experience through the apps.

Suppose a small town in Java has scheduled a public hearing on whether online transportation such as Grab and Gojek needs a stricter regulation. Which of the following evidence would you use if you supported the current online taxis business model?

• Grab and Gojek has provided income opportunity for more than thousands of drivers.
• Grab and Gojek's drivers are independent contractors rather than employees. Therefore, these drivers doesn't have health insurance, overtime pay, and other benefits.
• These online taxi apps track user's ride history and data even if you're not on the app.

What does it mean by 'framing evidence'?

• Arguer consciously selects evidence to make some facts disappear.
• Arguer consciously selects evidence to achieve different rhetorical effects.
• Arguer consciously selects evidence to lie about the truth.

Some of the strategies for framing evidence . . .

• Devote most of your space to supporting evidence and minimal space to contrary evidence.
• Support your point by telling a memorable individual case to achieve a strongly persuasive effect.
• Write as many words as possible that explain the evidence

One strategy for framing statistical evidence is by ...

• using images to guide the reader's response to data.
• minimizing some statistic by reporting it as a percentage rather than mentioning the numbers
• putting contrary evidence in subordinate positions.

The book says that a more appropriate metaphor about logos, ethos, and pathos are . . .

• That these persuasive appeals are like spices you add to a casserole
• That these persuasive appeals are like lighting effects on a stage.
• That these persuasive appeals are like argumentative appeals.

Check the following arguments. Between argument 1 and 2 which has the most emotional power?

• Argument 1
• Argument 2

Check the following arguments. Which argument may be too strong, too abusive, and too insulting for some?

• Argument 1

• Argument 2

• Argument 3

• Argument 4

Check the following arguments. Which argument is trying to build rapport with its readers and also try to use a qualifier in the argument?

• Argument 1
• Argument 2
• Argument 3
• Argument 4