Rhetorical Combat Quiz

What is the author's definition of argument?

• A. A way to sneak in through the back

• B. A position supported by reasons and evidence

• C. Pure subjective opinion

• D. Cherry-picked stories

According to the author, where is the realm for pure subjective opinion?

• B. In movie and restaurant reviews

• D. In historical analysis

• A. In scientific research

• C. In political debates

What is the main argument in favor of the soda tax?

• D. Sugary drinks are essential for a healthy lifestyle

• C. Legislators have the right to regulate sugar intake

• B. Sugar contributes to obesity

• A. People have a right to make unhealthy decisions

What is the potential unintended consequence of the proposed soda tax?

• B. It will hit poor people harder than rich people

• A. It will only affect rich people

• C. It will not change people's behavior

• D. It will lead to an increase in soda consumption

What is the author's critique of the second argument against the soda tax?

• D. Legislators should not interfere in people's health choices

• A. The government should regulate sugar intake

• B. Sugar should be more expensive

• C. The government has no responsibility in determining sugar consumption

What does the author want readers to be when encountering an argument?

• D. Supportive

• C. Indifferent

• B. Skeptical

• A. Trusting

What is the fundamental idea that the author is trying to sell to the readers?

• C. The value of subjective opinion

• D. The need for government regulation

• B. The idea that you can learn anything

• A. The importance of skepticism

What does the author want readers to look for in an argument?

• B. Claims backed up with personal anecdotes

• A. Claims backed up with data-supported reasoning

• D. Claims backed up with popular opinion

• C. Claims backed up with emotional appeals

What is the author's advice regarding everyone's arguments?

• C. Accept them without question

• D. Disregard them completely

• B. Remain skeptical

• A. Trust them blindly

What is the author's message to the readers at the end of the text?

• C. You've got this, you can learn anything

• D. Learning is not important

• A. You can't learn anything

• B. You should never question anything