E4 U3A Pre Assessment 23-24

What are the characteristics of informational texts?

• Clear thesis, strong supporting evidence, pertinent examples, commentary, summary, and conclusion

• Clear arguable thesis, appeals, structure of the argument, convincing conclusion, and call to action

• Clear thesis, appeals, structure of the argument, pertinent examples, commentary, and conclusion

• Clear thesis, strong supporting evidence, structure of the argument, pertinent examples, commentary, and conclusion

What is the relationship between organizational design and author's purpose in informational texts?

• Organizational design helps convey the author's purpose effectively

• Organizational design has no impact on the author's purpose

• Author's purpose determines the organizational design

• Organizational design is irrelevant in informational texts

What are the characteristics of argumentative texts?

• Clear arguable thesis, appeals, structure of the argument, convincing conclusion, and call to action

• Clear thesis, strong supporting evidence, pertinent examples, commentary, summary, and conclusion

• Clear thesis, appeals, structure of the argument, pertinent examples, commentary, and conclusion

• Clear thesis, strong supporting evidence, structure of the argument, pertinent examples, commentary, and conclusion

What are the various types of evidence used in argumentative texts?

• Logical reasoning, statistical data, expert opinions, and anecdotal evidence

• Clear thesis, strong supporting evidence, pertinent examples, commentary, and conclusion

• Logical reasoning, emotional appeals, personal anecdotes, and rhetorical questions

• Clear arguable thesis, appeals, structure of the argument, convincing conclusion, and call to action

What should be examined in sources to determine credibility, bias, and accuracy?

• Credibility, bias, accuracy, and faulty reasoning

• Logical reasoning, statistical data, expert opinions, and anecdotal evidence

• Clear thesis, strong supporting evidence, pertinent examples, commentary, and conclusion

• Clear arguable thesis, appeals, structure of the argument, convincing conclusion, and call to action

What is an example of faulty reasoning?

• Post hoc-ad hoc

• Clear thesis, strong supporting evidence, pertinent examples, commentary, and conclusion

• Logical reasoning, emotional appeals, personal anecdotes, and rhetorical questions

• Clear arguable thesis, appeals, structure of the argument, convincing conclusion, and call to action

What is the purpose of synthesizing information from a variety of text types?

• To create new understanding

• To summarize texts in ways that maintain meaning and logical order

• To analyze characteristics and structural elements of informational texts

• To examine sources for credibility, bias, and accuracy

What should be included in an argumentative text to effectively address counterarguments?

• Concessions and rebuttals

• Clear thesis, strong supporting evidence, pertinent examples, commentary, and conclusion

• Logical reasoning, emotional appeals, personal anecdotes, and rhetorical questions

• Clear arguable thesis, appeals, structure of the argument, convincing conclusion, and call to action

What are the structural elements of informational texts?

• Clear thesis, strong supporting evidence, pertinent examples, commentary, summary, and conclusion

• Clear arguable thesis, appeals, structure of the argument, convincing conclusion, and call to action

• Clear thesis, appeals, structure of the argument, pertinent examples, commentary, and conclusion

• Clear thesis, strong supporting evidence, structure of the argument, pertinent examples, commentary, and conclusion

What are the structural elements of argumentative texts?

• Clear arguable thesis, appeals, structure of the argument, convincing conclusion, and call to action

• Clear thesis, strong supporting evidence, pertinent examples, commentary, summary, and conclusion

• Clear thesis, appeals, structure of the argument, pertinent examples, commentary, and conclusion

• Clear thesis, strong supporting evidence, structure of the argument, pertinent examples, commentary, and conclusion