Question

Which phrase defines a sound argument?(1 point)
Responses

an impractical analysis that is hard to prove
an impractical analysis that is hard to prove

a popular opinion

a loud remark
a loud remark

a sensible and valid statement

Answer 1

A sound argument is best defined as "a sensible and valid statement."

Answer 2

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

Sound reasons represent one person's opinion.
Sound reasons represent one person's opinion.

Sound reasons are grounded in fact.
Sound reasons are grounded in fact.

Sound reasons use fancy language.
Sound reasons use fancy language.

Sound reasons are full of emotion.
Sound reasons are full of emotion.

Answer 3

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

Answer 4

Which step should people take first after viewing a commercial for a product?(1 point)
Responses

examine their emotional response
examine their emotional response

buy the product if the commercial was funny
buy the product if the commercial was funny

make a decision based on whether they liked the background music
make a decision based on whether they liked the background music

base their final decision on the visuals used

Answer 5

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

Answer 6

Besides a speaker's reasoning, which factor might affect a person's impression of the arguments in a radio speech?(1 point)
Responses

the background music
the background music

the speaker's visual aids
the speaker's visual aids

the speaker's appearance
the speaker's appearance

the speaker's height
the speaker's height

Answer 7

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

Answer 8

Which statement is a sound reason to support a leash law for dogs?(1 point)
Responses

Leashed dogs are less likely to bother other dogs and humans.
Leashed dogs are less likely to bother other dogs and humans.

Everyone else I know lives in a town with a leash law.
Everyone else I know lives in a town with a leash law.

I am afraid of dogs and do not like seeing them in the park.
I am afraid of dogs and do not like seeing them in the park.

Some leashes are pretty and can display an owner's personality.

Answer 9

A sound reason to support a leash law for dogs is: "Leashed dogs are less likely to bother other dogs and humans."

Answer 10

Find the slope of a line that passes through (-10, -1) and (5, -4).(1 point)
Responses

−15
negative 1 fifth

13
1 third

1
1

-3

Answer 11

To find the slope of a line that passes through the points \((-10, -1)\) and \((5, -4)\), you can use the slope formula:

\[
m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}
\]

Here, \((x_1, y_1) = (-10, -1)\) and \((x_2, y_2) = (5, -4)\). Plugging in these values:

\[
m = \frac{-4 - (-1)}{5 - (-10)} = \frac{-4 + 1}{5 + 10} = \frac{-3}{15} = -\frac{1}{5}
\]

Thus, the slope of the line is \(-\frac{1}{5}\).