4th Midterm

The word 'precedent' means 'a prior example'. it could also mean

• a guide for the future

• a legal decision

Which is NOT a guideline for collaborative discussions? p. 333

• Offer your own ideas

• Ask relevant questions to classmates

• Argue one side to persuade the group

• Tolerate a range of positions

Modern print and digital news sources are frequently multimodal (p. 341), meaning

• combine current and old events to form news stories

• use two or more communications modes

• appeal to both national and local audiences

• focus on the use of video only

Which news source is considered print? (p. 341)

• a national news magazine

• a morning radio news show

• a local TV news broadcast

• a national news website

Which is an accurate statement about a frequently confused word pair? (p. 359-361)

• Allusion and illusion are usually both verbs.

• Allusion is a verb, and illusion is an adjective.

• Affect is usually a verb, and effect is usually a noun.

• Lose is an adjective, and loose is a verb.

Which version is correct?

For others, material gains are an "allusion"; they prefer to live "lose" and carefree, focused on the positive "affects" of living simply.

p. 359-361

• For others, material gains are an "allusion"; they prefer to live "loose" and carefree, focused on the positive "effects" of living simply.

• For others, material gains are an "illusion"; they prefer to live "loose" and carefree, focused on the positive "effects" of living simply.

• For others, material gains are an "illusion"; they prefer to live "lose" and carefree, focused on the positive "affects" of living simply.

• NO CHANGE

Which is NOT a valid question that people can ask to examine a news story for credibility, bias, and accuracy? p. 363

• Are the story's facts based on reliable sources?

• Does the story align with my personal views on the topic?

• What kind of expertise does the author have?

• Are there facts in the story that can be independently verified?

How do the title and structure of "Facebook Photos Sting Minnesota High School Students" reveal the writer's bias? p. 367-369

• It begins with the students so the writer can refute their claims.

• The writer starts with the student perspective so the adult perspectives are more weighted at the end.

• The writer is mainly concerned with the students and their credibility.

• The writer sympathizes with the students and begins with their perspective.

The key idea that student-athletes may have been punished unfairly by implying that the (p. 367

• school administrators based their decision on bias rather than evidence

• high school was at fault for not monitoring the students' behavior

• school administrators based their punishments on an assumption rather than proof

• majority of accused students could not be identified in the photos

When making an argument, an author may use a concession to (p. 351)

• acknowledge that the opposing side has valid points

• show how the opposing argument is incorrect

• admit why his or her own argument is illogical

• create greater appeal with his or her target audience