Unit 3 Vocabulary Pre/Post Test

Which of the following best describes the term "bias"?

• A logical argument based on evidence

• A preference or prejudice in favor of or against something

• The ability to make a sound decision

• The conclusion of an argument

A "concession" in an argument is:

• Ignoring the opponent’s viewpoint

• Agreeing with everything the opponent says

• Acknowledging a point made by the opponent

• Discrediting the opponent's argument

"Credibility" refers to:

• The emotional appeal of an argument

• The quality of being trusted and believed in

• The logical structure of an argument

• A minor part of a story

A "fallacy" is:

• A strong, persuasive argument

• A mistaken belief or error in reasoning

• The conclusion of a logical argument

• An accepted truth without evidence

When someone is "objective," they are:

• Influenced by personal feelings or opinions

• Based on facts rather than feelings or opinions

• Unwilling to accept other viewpoints

• Quick to judge others

"Plagiarism" is best defined as:

• Properly citing a source in your work

• Presenting someone else's work as your own without credit

• Making an honest mistake in citation

• Quoting a source directly with attribution

A "rebuttal" is:

• Agreeing with an opponent's argument

• Presenting evidence to refute an argument

• Avoiding the main issue in a debate

• Admitting defeat in an argument

In the context of a story, a "scene" is:

• A brief summary of the entire plot

• A single location or moment in a story

• The main theme of the story

• The dialogue between characters

A "soundbite" refers to:

• A lengthy, detailed explanation

• A short, memorable piece of audio or video

• The main idea of a speech

• A background noise in a recording

A "storyboard" is:

• A brief description of a character

• A sequence of drawings representing scenes

• The script for a movie or play

• A diagram showing character relationships