Analysis of the Argument "Is Survival Selfish"

What is the main claim of the argument 'Is Survival Selfish?'

• The instinct to survive is inherently selfish.

• Survival is a fundamental and universal drive necessary for the continuation of life.

• Survival instincts suppress personal freedoms and self-expression.

• Survival is a choice rather than a necessity.

Which type of evidence is NOT mentioned in the passage to support the claim?

• Scientific studies

• Historical examples

• Personal anecdotes

• Logical reasoning

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What rhetorical device is used in the example: 'Survival is the engine that drives our existence, propelling us forward despite challenges'?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Analogy

• Irony

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does the argument address the counterclaim that survival is selfish because individuals might prioritize their own needs over others'?

• By ignoring the counterclaim

• By emphasizing that survival is a necessary instinct shared by all

• By agreeing with the counterclaim

• By stating that survival instincts suppress personal freedoms

Which rhetorical device is used to emphasize the significance of survival instincts through exaggeration?

• Hyperbole

• Repetition

• Juxtaposition

• Rhetorical question

What is the purpose of using a rhetorical question in the argument?

• To provide a figurative representation of survival instincts

• To engage the audience and prompt them to reflect

• To draw comparisons that clarify the nature of survival instincts

• To emphasize the significance of survival instincts

What type of reasoning is used to draw specific conclusions from general principles about survival and human behavior?

• Inductive reasoning

• Deductive reasoning

• Analogical reasoning

• Empirical reasoning

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1