Reading and Writing Midterm Quiz

What is the first level of comprehension in reading?

• Contextual

• Literal

• Inferential

• Critical

Which fallacy involves attacking a person's character rather than their argument?

• Hasty Generalization

• Personal Attack/Ad Hominem

• Appeal to Authority

• Slippery Slope

What type of claim presents something projected as factual but is debatable?

• Claim of Values

• Claim of Opinions

• Claim of Policy

• Claim of Facts

Which reasoning method involves breaking down concepts into parts?

• Deductive

• Inductive

• Both

• None

What does 'reading between the lines' refer to?

• Contextual comprehension

• Critical comprehension

• Literal comprehension

• Inferential comprehension

Which fallacy assumes a claim is true because an authority says it is?

• False Dilemma

• Appeal to Authority

• Appeal to Pity

• Hasty Generalization

What is the purpose of context in writing?

• To limit perspectives

• To confuse the reader

• To entertain the reader

• To provide background information

Which type of context refers to societal norms and values?

• Cultural Context

• Historical Context

• Political Context

• Personal Context

What is a characteristic of a claim of policy?

• Uses 'best' or 'worst'

• Uses 'should' or 'must'

• Is purely subjective

• Presents factual information

What does the Slippery Slope fallacy suggest?

• Only two alternatives exist

• A personal attack is justified

• An authority must be right

• A chain reaction will occur