Is Survival Selfish Quiz?

Which of the following involves a character facing a life-or-death situation?

• Survival stories or shows/movies

• Cooking shows

• Romantic comedies

• Travel documentaries

Survival stories and shows often depict characters facing life-or-death situations. What is one key factor that helps survivors in these scenarios?

• Resourcefulness and having a growth mindset

• Overconfidence

• Ignoring danger

• Lack of preparation

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Imagine you and your friend are rock climbing and the line snaps. You’re both in danger of plummeting to the ground far below. You’re an experienced climber who might be able to reach the ledge and save yourself, but you know your friend won’t be able to hang onto the side of the cliff much longer. What should you do in this situation?

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True or False: The author would most likely agree with the following statement, " Most people who perform such impulsive rescues say they didn't reallly think before acting" (pg. 26)?

• True

• False

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What kinds of images does the word survive suggest to you? Under the definition, sketch a picture(s) of survival.

• Images of people overcoming danger or hardship

• Images of people celebrating a festival

• Images of people shopping at a mall

• Images of people relaxing on a beach

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Which of the following is presented in the genre of argument?

• A claim or position

• A fictional story

• A poem

• A character analysis

What does the genre of argument include to support the claim?

• Reasons or evidence

• Illustrations

• Dialogue

• Metaphors

The genre of argument may include ________ devices or other persuasive strategies. Think "to be or not to be, that is the question!"

• rhetorical

• musical

• mechanical

• mathematical

What is a 'Claim' in an argument?

• Facts and statistics supporting the argument

• Author’s position on the topic or issue; central idea of the argument

• Explanations that support the claim

• Revisits the claim with a persuasive closing statement

What are 'Reasons' in an argument?

• Explanations that support the claim; should follow clear and logical organization

• Author’s position on the topic or issue

• Facts, statistics, personal experiences

• Revisits the claim with a persuasive closing statement