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WorksheetsExpo Test #3 Review
Total questions: 72
Worksheet time: 36mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A process of reasoning that asserts the soundness of a debatable position, belief, or conclusion.
a)
argumentation
b)
persuasion
c)
fallacies
d)
rhetoric
2.
a general term that refers to how a writer influences an audience to adopt a belief or follow a course of action.
a)
persuasion
b)
argumentation
c)
rhetoric
d)
fallacies
3.
Each of the following are appeals that authors use to persuade EXCEPT:
a)
ethos
b)
logos
c)
emos
d)
pathos
4.
appeals based on emotion
a)
pathos
b)
logos
c)
ethos
5.
appeals based on logic
a)
pathos
b)
ethos
c)
logos
6.
appeals based on ethics
a)
pathos
b)
ethos
c)
logos
7.
Illogical statements that may sound reasonable or true but are actually deceptive and dishonest.
a)
begging the question
b)
fallacies
c)
strawman
d)
red herring
8.
Assumes that a statement is true when it actually requires proof.
a)
wrenching from context
b)
red herring
c)
begging the question
d)
argument from analogy
9.
explains something unfamiliar by comparing it to something familiar.
a)
paradox
b)
metaphor
c)
simile
d)
analogy
10.
Tries to divert attention from the facts of an argument by attacking the motives or character of the person making the argument.
a)
argumentum ad hominem
b)
begging the question
c)
red herring
d)
strawman
11.
"The public should not take seriously Dr. Mason’s plan for improving county health services. He is overweight and a smoker" is an example of this fallacy.
a)
red herring
b)
appeal to inappropriate authority
c)
ad hominem
d)
strawman
12.
Also called a hasty or sweeping generalization, this fallacy occurs when a conclusion is reached on the basis of too little evidence.
a)
Either/Or
b)
Jumping to Conclusions
c)
Card Stacking
d)
Transfer
13.
Occurs when a writer suggests that only two alternatives exist even though there may be others. Also called "either/or"
a)
false dilemma
b)
red herring
c)
bandwagon
d)
oversimplification
14.
Occurs when the meaning of a key term changes at some point in an argument. Makes it seem as if a conclusion follows from premises when it actually does not.
a)
Strawman
b)
You Also
c)
Equivocation
d)
Bandw
15.
Occurs when the focus of an argument is shifted to divert the audience from the actual issue.
a)
Red Herring
b)
strawman
c)
bandwagon
d)
slippery slope
16.
This type of essay helps to make sense of seemingly random ideas by putting scattered bits of information into useful, coherent order.
a)
compare/contrast
b)
process analysis
c)
definition
d)
classify/divide
17.
“The young are growing up old” - this is a quote from which article?
a)
"Sex, Lies, and Conversation"
b)
"College Pressures"
c)
"My Dog Ate My Flashdrive..."
d)
"There's a Reason They Choose Schools"
18.
Occurs when a statement does not logically follow from a previous statement.
a)
You also
b)
Non Sequitur
c)
Ad Hominem
d)
Red Herring
19.
Quoting a sentence or phrase alone in a context different from which it was intended.
a)
strawman
b)
equivocation
c)
red herring
d)
wrenching from context
20.
Used in the intent that bad names will cause hearers to construct a negative opinion about a group or set of beliefs or ideas.
a)
name calling
b)
mud slinging
c)
oversimplification
d)
wrenching from context
21.
Trying to gain an advantage by referring to negative aspects of an opponent or of a policy rather than emphasizing one’s own positive attributes or preferred policies.
a)
name calling
b)
mud slinging
c)
ad hominem
d)
bandwagon
22.
Exaggeration of the likely consequences of an action, designed to show that a misstep today could result in a disaster in the future.
a)
bandwagon
b)
slippery slope
c)
faulty causality
d)
either/or
23.
Arguments urging you to follow the same path that everyone else is taking.
a)
slippery slope
b)
strawman
c)
bandwagon
d)
faulty causality
24.
Incorrect assumption that one event caused another event.
a)
bandwagon
b)
either/or
c)
faulty causality
d)
slippery slope
25.
English professor at Cedar Crest College. “Writing – and it does not matter if it is writing about a feature of the landscape, an aspect of human nature, or a work of literature – begins with observation”. Wrote "The Dog Ate My Flashdrive..."
a)
Arthur Miller
b)
Carolyn Foster Seagal
c)
Deborah Tannen
d)
William Zinsser
26.
English professor, Yale University. Writes about American culture. As an English professor, he shows a high level of bias throughout the essay. Wrote "College Pressure"
a)
Carolyn Foster Seagal
b)
Arthur Miller
c)
Deborah Tannen
d)
William Zinsser
27.
2 = A Number
1 = A Number
Therefore, 2 = 1
This is an example of which fallacy?
1 = A Number
Therefore, 2 = 1
This is an example of which fallacy?
a)
slippery slope
b)
either or
c)
faulty causality
d)
bandwagon
28.
Using fear to sway people by exaggerating possible dangers well beyond their statistical likelihood.
a)
sentimental appeal
b)
scare tactics
c)
bandwagon
d)
ad hominem
29.
Student tells his professor that he thinks some of Donald Trump’s positions have merit. Professor says he can’t believe that the student believes in and supports racism.
This is an example of which fallacy?
This is an example of which fallacy?
a)
wrenching from context
b)
red herring
c)
straw man
d)
slippery slope
30.
Playing on readers’ emotions to distract from the facts.
**Think "Arms of an Angel"
**Think "Arms of an Angel"
a)
scare tactics
b)
sentimental appeal
c)
bandwagon
d)
strawman
31.
Which of the following is a subordinate conjunction, and used in dependent clauses?
a)
but
b)
for
c)
him
d)
because
32.
Which of the following is NOT a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) and cannot join to independent clauses with a comma?
a)
And
b)
So
c)
Although
d)
For
33.
This author was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1980, and then became active in the politics of cancer; wrote "I Want a Wife".
a)
Anna Quindlen
b)
Linda Chavez
c)
Judy Brady
d)
Carolyn Foster Segal
34.
"Any black male could tell you how much of his identity is obliterated daily by stereotypes. Fat people, ugly people, beautiful people, old people, large-breasted women, short men..."
a)
"I Want a Wife"
b)
"The Ways We Life"
c)
"Should American Citizenship Be a Birthright?"
d)
"Homeless"
35.
Which one is a good thesis statement?
a)
Always do your homework before watching TV
b)
"Whatever you are, be a good one." Abe Lincoln
c)
Marijuana should not be legalized because it is harmful to your health, will increase crime, & create more drug addicts.
d)
Marijuana can be used as medicine.
36.
Choose the strong thesis.
a)
I would like to become a chef when I finish school
b)
Although both chefs and cooks can prepare fine meals, chefs differ from cooks in education, professional commitment, and artistry.
37.
Which of the following is a strong thesis statement?
a)
I would like to become a chef when I finish school because I like to cook.
b)
Although both chefs and cooks can prepare fine meals, chefs differ from cooks in education, professional commitment, and artistry.
c)
Both chefs and cooks prepare meals but are different in several ways.
d)
A career in the culinary arts is a good choice for many reasons.
38.
Broad, narrow, or just right- When did the Italian Renaissance begin?
a)
Too Broad
b)
Too Narrow
c)
Just Right
39.
Broad, narrow, just right- How did Michelangelo influence other artists during the Renaissance?
a)
Too Broad
b)
Too Narrow
c)
Just Right
40.
Broad, narrow, or just right- Is television a bad influence?
a)
Too Broad
b)
Too Narrow
c)
Just Right
41.
Broad, narrow, or just right- Do violent cartoons influence children to behave aggressively?
a)
Too Broad
b)
Too Narrow
c)
Just Right
42.
Broad, narrow, or just right- Did Harambe kill the boy who fell in the moat?
a)
Too Broad
b)
Too Narrow
c)
Just Right
43.
Broad, narrow, just right-Does research on gorilla behavior prove Harambe may've hurt the boy?
a)
Too Broad
b)
Too Narrow
c)
Just Right
44.
Broad, narrow, or just right- What is love?
a)
Too Broad
b)
Too Narrow
c)
Just Right
45.
Person 1: Bicycle infrastructure should be expanded because cycling is a sustainable mode of transportation.
Person 2: We should not build bike lanes because cyclists run red lights and endanger pedestrians.
Person 2: We should not build bike lanes because cyclists run red lights and endanger pedestrians.
a)
Circular Reasoning
b)
Either/Or
c)
Hasty Generalization
d)
Straw Man
46.
People either like coffee or hate it.
a)
Ad Hominem
b)
Either/Or
c)
Begging the Question
d)
Ad Populum
47.
I am voting for Smith for President because the rest of my family is voting for him.
a)
Hasty Generalization
b)
Straw Man
c)
Bandwagon Appeal
d)
Appeal to False Authority
48.
“How can you argue your case for vegetarianism when you are enjoying your steak?”
a)
Appeal to False Authorirty
b)
Bandwagon Appeal
c)
Faulty Analogy
d)
Ad Hominem
49.
Smoking cigarettes is just like ingesting arsenic into your system; both have been shown to be causally related to death. If you wouldn't want to take a spoonful of arsenic, I would think that you wouldn't want to continue smoking.
a)
Hasty Generalization
b)
Faulty Analogy
c)
Straw Man
d)
Begging the Question
50.
President Reagan was a great communicator because he had the knack of talking effectively to the people.
a)
Bandwagon Appeal
b)
Ad Hominem
c)
Circular Reasoning
d)
Hasty Generalization
51.
You should never gamble. Once you start gambling you find it hard to stop. Soon you are spending all your money on gambling, and eventually you will turn to crime to support your earnings.
a)
Non Sequitur
b)
Slippery Slope
c)
Circular Reasoning
d)
Card Stacking
52.
She's wearing red shoes. Her favorite color must be red.
a)
Ad Hominem
b)
Hasty Generalization
c)
Non Sequitur
d)
Straw Man
53.
I saw Ashton Kutcher in a prescription drug commercial, therefore it has to be an effective drug.
a)
Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc
b)
Hasty Generalization
c)
Either/Or
d)
Appeal to False Authority
54.
Most car horns honk in the key of ____?
a)
C
b)
D
c)
E
d)
F
55.
What is it illegal to hunt in Arizona?
a)
Camels
b)
Rattlesnakes
c)
Bears
d)
Turkeys
56.
A jiffy is a unit of time equal to
a)
1/10 of a second
b)
1/60 of a second
c)
1/100 of a second
d)
1/1000 of a second
57.
Recorded by Bobby McFerrin, which song features the lyric - "Here's a little song I wrote, you might want to sing it note for note"?
a)
Turtle Shoes
b)
Thinkin' About Your Body
c)
Don't Worry Be Happy
d)
From Me To You
58.
excessive or blind adoration; the worship of an object
a)
idolatry
b)
impale
c)
impair
d)
imperative
59.
dishonorable, shameful
a)
ignoble
b)
idolatry
c)
immolate
d)
immutable
60.
likely to happen; threatening
a)
impecunious
b)
imperative
c)
imperious
d)
imminent
61.
to kill as a sacrifice, often by fire
a)
ignoble
b)
idolatry
c)
immolate
d)
impair
62.
unchangeable, fixed
a)
imminent
b)
immutable
c)
impair
d)
impale
63.
to weaken; to cause to become worse
a)
immutable
b)
impinge
c)
impalpable
d)
impair
64.
to pierce through with a sharp, pointed object
a)
impair
b)
impediment
c)
imperious
d)
impale
65.
unable to be felt
a)
idolatry
b)
impalpable
c)
immutable
d)
imperative
66.
without money; penniless
a)
impair
b)
impecunious
c)
impair
d)
immutable
67.
a barrier; an obstruction
a)
idolatry
b)
imminent
c)
impale
d)
impediment
68.
extremely necessary; vitally important
a)
imperious
b)
impinge
c)
impalpable
d)
imperative
69.
domineering; haughty
a)
impious
b)
ignoble
c)
imperious
d)
importune
70.
to strike; encroach
a)
ignoble
b)
immolate
c)
impalpable
d)
impinge
71.
disrespectful toward God
a)
impious
b)
idolatry
c)
imperious
d)
importune
72.
to persistently ask; beg
a)
immolate
b)
immutable
c)
impecunious
d)
importune
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