Critical Thinking MEGA

Which of the following best defines critical thinking?

• Memorizing facts and details

• Making connections between ideas

• Logically analyzing information to reach a conclusion

• Accepting information without questioning it

Which of the following academic terms refers to examining the parts of a work to understand it as a whole?

• Evaluate

• Compare

• Analysis

• Claim

Which term refers to a statement made by the author that requires evidence and support?

• Inference

• Argument

• Claim

• Compare and contrast

Which of the following best describes the term "argument" in academic writing?

• A debate or disagreement between two sides

• A statement intended to persuade the audience

• The central message of a text

• Evidence used to support a claim

When a writer examines two or more subjects regarding their similarities and differences, they use which technique?

• Analysis

• Inference

• Compare and contrast

• Argument

Which term refers to a logical conclusion based on evidence but not directly stated?

• Claim

• Inference

• Argument

• Evaluate

Which of the following is the best example of an inference statement?

• The author persuasively argues his point.

• The character seems insecure based on her actions.

• The poem has a happy tone based on the language.

• The article is not credible because it has no sources.

When a writer uses reasoning to form judgments based on criteria, they are:

• Making an argument

• Making a claim

• Evaluating

• Comparing and contrasting

Academic language refers to:

• Complex vocabulary used in the classroom

• Conversational language

• Slang and informal word choices

• Simple phrases for basic understanding

Which of the following would be an example of analysis of a novel?

• The main character is friendly.

• This book has 200 pages.

• The author uses metaphor to convey specific themes.

• I enjoyed reading this book because it was entertaining.