Question

Which phrase defines a sound argument? (1 point)
• a popular opinion
• a sensible and valid statement
• a loud remark
• an impractical analysis that is hard to prove

Answer 1

Which statement describes a sound reason used to support a claim?
(1 point)


• Sound reasons represent one person's opinion.

• Sound reasons are full of emotion.

• Sound reasons are grounded in fact.

• Sound reasons use fancy language.

Answer 2

Which step should people take first after viewing a commercial for a product? (1 point)
• make a decision based on whether they liked the background music
• buy the product if the commercial was funny
• examine their emotional response
• base their final decision on the visuals used

Answer 3

Besides a speaker's reasoning, which factor might affect a person's impression of the arguments in a radio speech? (1 point)
• the speaker's appearance
• the speaker's visual aids
• the speaker's height
• the background music

Answer 4

Which statement is a sound reason to support a leash law for dogs?
(1 point)
• Everyone else I know lives in a town with a leash law.
• Leashed dogs are less likely to bother other dogs and humans.
• Some leashes are pretty and can display an owner's personality.
O I am afraid of dogs and do not like seeing them in the park.

Answer 5

The phrase that defines a sound argument is: **a sensible and valid statement**.

Answer 6

The statement that describes a sound reason used to support a claim is: **Sound reasons are grounded in fact.**

Answer 7

The step people should take first after viewing a commercial for a product is: **examine their emotional response.**

Answer 8

Besides a speaker's reasoning, the factor that might affect a person's impression of the arguments in a radio speech is: **the background music.**

Answer 9

The statement that is a sound reason to support a leash law for dogs is: **Leashed dogs are less likely to bother other dogs and humans.**