Mid-Semester Review

What is the primary purpose of addressing counterclaims in an argument?

• To demonstrate an understanding of differing perspectives and strengthen the main argument.

• To confuse the audience with opposing viewpoints.

• To avoid taking a definitive stance on the issue.

• To highlight weaknesses in the speaker's own argument.

Which of the following is the strongest claim for an argumentative essay?

• "Pollution is a problem that some people care about."

• "Governments should implement stricter regulations on industrial emissions to reduce pollution and protect public health."

• "There are many ways to think about pollution, and everyone has a different opinion."

• "Pollution is bad, and something should be done about it."

Which of the following best explains how evidence is used to support a claim in an argument?

• Evidence introduces unrelated facts to make the argument appear more complex.

• Evidence provides specific, credible information that reinforces the validity of the claim.

• Evidence repeats the claim in different words to emphasize its importance.

• Evidence offers opinions and assumptions to appeal to the audience's emotions.

Which of the following examples best demonstrates the effective use of evidence to support the claim: "Renewable energy is essential for reducing global carbon emissions"?

• "Solar energy is a popular choice for many homeowners."

• "A 2022 report by the International Energy Agency states that transitioning to renewable energy sources like wind and solar could reduce global carbon emissions by up to 70% by 2050."

• "Some people believe that renewable energy is expensive, but others think it's worth the investment."

• "Wind turbines are often seen in rural areas, where there is plenty of open space."

A passage explains how deforestation leads to soil erosion, which then reduces agricultural productivity and contributes to food shortages in certain regions.

Which text structure does the author use to organize this passage?

• Chronological

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Compare and Contrast

A student is researching the habitats of arctic animals in a nonfiction book. To locate specific pages discussing polar bears, which text features would be most effective? 

• Footnote

• Table of Contents

• Glossary

• Title

Which rhetorical device is used when an author includes a brief personal story to illustrate a point or engage the audience?

• Rhetorical Question

• Repetition

• Anecdote

• Allusion

The root -fic or -fac means do or make. What does the word facilitate mean?

• To cause something to be more efficient

• to feel small or insignificant

• to observe a legal proceeding

TRUE OR FALSE: Logos refers to the audience's feelings and emotions.

• True

• False

Stare Decisis means ...

• The process of applying and interpretating the law

• Legal opinion

• To stand by the decided case from previous court decisions