Question
A clothing company is marketing a new fabric that it claims is exceptionally durable. Which fact most effectively persuades customers of the fabric’s durability?(1 point)
Responses
“Six consumer advocacy agencies have tested our clothing and found that it is the best value on the market.”
“Six consumer advocacy agencies have tested our clothing and found that it is the best value on the market.”
“Our clothing is currently sold in limited markets, but it will be available throughout the country in the fall.”
“Our clothing is currently sold in limited markets, but it will be available throughout the country in the fall.”
“Consumer tests have shown that our clothing shows no visible wear for the first 30 washes.”
“Consumer tests have shown that our clothing shows no visible wear for the first 30 washes.”
“Buying long-lasting clothes like ours will reduce waste and your carbon footprint.”
“Buying long-lasting clothes like ours will reduce waste and your carbon footprint.”
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Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
Why is the opening line of the passage considered sensational?
(1 point)
Responses
It relies on common knowledge and statistics.
It relies on common knowledge and statistics.
It downplays the importance of punctuation.
It downplays the importance of punctuation.
It highlights a concern of most readers.
It highlights a concern of most readers.
It uses shocking language to grab audience attention.
It uses shocking language to grab audience attention.
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Question
What is the main effect of propaganda on people?(1 point)
Responses
It encourages people to perform additional research.
It encourages people to perform additional research.
It leads people to act on feelings rather than thoughts.
It leads people to act on feelings rather than thoughts.
It makes the media seem more reliable to people.
It makes the media seem more reliable to people.
It creates bonds and unites people over issues.
It creates bonds and unites people over issues.
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A clothing company is marketing a new fabric that it claims is exceptionally durable. Which fact most effectively persuades customers of the fabric’s durability?(1 point)
Responses
“Six consumer advocacy agencies have tested our clothing and found that it is the best value on the market.”
“Six consumer advocacy agencies have tested our clothing and found that it is the best value on the market.”
“Our clothing is currently sold in limited markets, but it will be available throughout the country in the fall.”
“Our clothing is currently sold in limited markets, but it will be available throughout the country in the fall.”
“Consumer tests have shown that our clothing shows no visible wear for the first 30 washes.”
“Consumer tests have shown that our clothing shows no visible wear for the first 30 washes.”
“Buying long-lasting clothes like ours will reduce waste and your carbon footprint.”
You won’t believe how easy it is for burglars to break into your home!!!
If you don’t have a security system for your house, then you, your family, and all of your valuable possessions are at risk. Home invasions affect 12% of Americans each year—don’t be one of them! If your things go missing, dealing with insurance companies is a hassle and they may not even reimburse you. And if anything were to happen to you or your family during a home invasion, there’s no reimbursement in the world that could make up for your suffering.
With a SafeHouse™ security system, burglars, kidnappers, and home invaders will be scared off by a loud sound and the police will be summoned to your house immediately. There’s no such thing as a false alarm—unless you go with a low-quality brand of security system.
Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
Why is the opening line of the passage considered sensational?
(1 point)
Responses
It relies on common knowledge and statistics.
It relies on common knowledge and statistics.
It downplays the importance of punctuation.
It downplays the importance of punctuation.
It highlights a concern of most readers.
It highlights a concern of most readers.
It uses shocking language to grab audience attention.
It uses shocking language to grab audience attention.
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A clothing company is marketing a new fabric that it claims is exceptionally durable. Which fact most effectively persuades customers of the fabric’s durability?(1 point)
Responses
“Six consumer advocacy agencies have tested our clothing and found that it is the best value on the market.”
“Six consumer advocacy agencies have tested our clothing and found that it is the best value on the market.”
“Our clothing is currently sold in limited markets, but it will be available throughout the country in the fall.”
“Our clothing is currently sold in limited markets, but it will be available throughout the country in the fall.”
“Consumer tests have shown that our clothing shows no visible wear for the first 30 washes.”
“Consumer tests have shown that our clothing shows no visible wear for the first 30 washes.”
“Buying long-lasting clothes like ours will reduce waste and your carbon footprint.”
You won’t believe how easy it is for burglars to break into your home!!!
If you don’t have a security system for your house, then you, your family, and all of your valuable possessions are at risk. Home invasions affect 12% of Americans each year—don’t be one of them! If your things go missing, dealing with insurance companies is a hassle and they may not even reimburse you. And if anything were to happen to you or your family during a home invasion, there’s no reimbursement in the world that could make up for your suffering.
With a SafeHouse™ security system, burglars, kidnappers, and home invaders will be scared off by a loud sound and the police will be summoned to your house immediately. There’s no such thing as a false alarm—unless you go with a low-quality brand of security system.
Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
Why is the opening line of the passage considered sensational?
(1 point)
Responses
It relies on common knowledge and statistics.
It relies on common knowledge and statistics.
It downplays the importance of punctuation.
It downplays the importance of punctuation.
It highlights a concern of most readers.
It highlights a concern of most readers.
It uses shocking language to grab audience attention.
It uses shocking language to grab audience attention.
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A clothing company is marketing a new fabric that it claims is exceptionally durable. Which fact most effectively persuades customers of the fabric’s durability?(1 point)
Responses
“Six consumer advocacy agencies have tested our clothing and found that it is the best value on the market.”
“Six consumer advocacy agencies have tested our clothing and found that it is the best value on the market.”
“Our clothing is currently sold in limited markets, but it will be available throughout the country in the fall.”
“Our clothing is currently sold in limited markets, but it will be available throughout the country in the fall.”
“Consumer tests have shown that our clothing shows no visible wear for the first 30 washes.”
“Consumer tests have shown that our clothing shows no visible wear for the first 30 washes.”
“Buying long-lasting clothes like ours will reduce waste and your carbon footprint.”
You won’t believe how easy it is for burglars to break into your home!!!
If you don’t have a security system for your house, then you, your family, and all of your valuable possessions are at risk. Home invasions affect 12% of Americans each year—don’t be one of them! If your things go missing, dealing with insurance companies is a hassle and they may not even reimburse you. And if anything were to happen to you or your family during a home invasion, there’s no reimbursement in the world that could make up for your suffering.
With a SafeHouse™ security system, burglars, kidnappers, and home invaders will be scared off by a loud sound and the police will be summoned to your house immediately. There’s no such thing as a false alarm—unless you go with a low-quality brand of security system.
Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
Why is the opening line of the passage considered sensational?
(1 point)
Responses
It relies on common knowledge and statistics.
It relies on common knowledge and statistics.
It downplays the importance of punctuation.
It downplays the importance of punctuation.
It highlights a concern of most readers.
It highlights a concern of most readers.
It uses shocking language to grab audience attention.
It uses shocking language to grab audience attention.
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Responses
“Six consumer advocacy agencies have tested our clothing and found that it is the best value on the market.”
“Six consumer advocacy agencies have tested our clothing and found that it is the best value on the market.”
“Our clothing is currently sold in limited markets, but it will be available throughout the country in the fall.”
“Our clothing is currently sold in limited markets, but it will be available throughout the country in the fall.”
“Consumer tests have shown that our clothing shows no visible wear for the first 30 washes.”
“Consumer tests have shown that our clothing shows no visible wear for the first 30 washes.”
“Buying long-lasting clothes like ours will reduce waste and your carbon footprint.”
“Buying long-lasting clothes like ours will reduce waste and your carbon footprint.”
You won’t believe how easy it is for burglars to break into your home!!!
If you don’t have a security system for your house, then you, your family, and all of your valuable possessions are at risk. Home invasions affect 12% of Americans each year—don’t be one of them! If your things go missing, dealing with insurance companies is a hassle and they may not even reimburse you. And if anything were to happen to you or your family during a home invasion, there’s no reimbursement in the world that could make up for your suffering.
With a SafeHouse™ security system, burglars, kidnappers, and home invaders will be scared off by a loud sound and the police will be summoned to your house immediately. There’s no such thing as a false alarm—unless you go with a low-quality brand of security system.
Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
Why is the opening line of the passage considered sensational?
(1 point)
Responses
It relies on common knowledge and statistics.
It relies on common knowledge and statistics.
It downplays the importance of punctuation.
It downplays the importance of punctuation.
It highlights a concern of most readers.
It highlights a concern of most readers.
It uses shocking language to grab audience attention.
It uses shocking language to grab audience attention.
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Question
What is the main effect of propaganda on people?(1 point)
Responses
It encourages people to perform additional research.
It encourages people to perform additional research.
It leads people to act on feelings rather than thoughts.
It leads people to act on feelings rather than thoughts.
It makes the media seem more reliable to people.
It makes the media seem more reliable to people.
It creates bonds and unites people over issues.
It creates bonds and unites people over issues.
Skip to navigation
A clothing company is marketing a new fabric that it claims is exceptionally durable. Which fact most effectively persuades customers of the fabric’s durability?(1 point)
Responses
“Six consumer advocacy agencies have tested our clothing and found that it is the best value on the market.”
“Six consumer advocacy agencies have tested our clothing and found that it is the best value on the market.”
“Our clothing is currently sold in limited markets, but it will be available throughout the country in the fall.”
“Our clothing is currently sold in limited markets, but it will be available throughout the country in the fall.”
“Consumer tests have shown that our clothing shows no visible wear for the first 30 washes.”
“Consumer tests have shown that our clothing shows no visible wear for the first 30 washes.”
“Buying long-lasting clothes like ours will reduce waste and your carbon footprint.”
You won’t believe how easy it is for burglars to break into your home!!!
If you don’t have a security system for your house, then you, your family, and all of your valuable possessions are at risk. Home invasions affect 12% of Americans each year—don’t be one of them! If your things go missing, dealing with insurance companies is a hassle and they may not even reimburse you. And if anything were to happen to you or your family during a home invasion, there’s no reimbursement in the world that could make up for your suffering.
With a SafeHouse™ security system, burglars, kidnappers, and home invaders will be scared off by a loud sound and the police will be summoned to your house immediately. There’s no such thing as a false alarm—unless you go with a low-quality brand of security system.
Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
Why is the opening line of the passage considered sensational?
(1 point)
Responses
It relies on common knowledge and statistics.
It relies on common knowledge and statistics.
It downplays the importance of punctuation.
It downplays the importance of punctuation.
It highlights a concern of most readers.
It highlights a concern of most readers.
It uses shocking language to grab audience attention.
It uses shocking language to grab audience attention.
Skip to navigation
A clothing company is marketing a new fabric that it claims is exceptionally durable. Which fact most effectively persuades customers of the fabric’s durability?(1 point)
Responses
“Six consumer advocacy agencies have tested our clothing and found that it is the best value on the market.”
“Six consumer advocacy agencies have tested our clothing and found that it is the best value on the market.”
“Our clothing is currently sold in limited markets, but it will be available throughout the country in the fall.”
“Our clothing is currently sold in limited markets, but it will be available throughout the country in the fall.”
“Consumer tests have shown that our clothing shows no visible wear for the first 30 washes.”
“Consumer tests have shown that our clothing shows no visible wear for the first 30 washes.”
“Buying long-lasting clothes like ours will reduce waste and your carbon footprint.”
You won’t believe how easy it is for burglars to break into your home!!!
If you don’t have a security system for your house, then you, your family, and all of your valuable possessions are at risk. Home invasions affect 12% of Americans each year—don’t be one of them! If your things go missing, dealing with insurance companies is a hassle and they may not even reimburse you. And if anything were to happen to you or your family during a home invasion, there’s no reimbursement in the world that could make up for your suffering.
With a SafeHouse™ security system, burglars, kidnappers, and home invaders will be scared off by a loud sound and the police will be summoned to your house immediately. There’s no such thing as a false alarm—unless you go with a low-quality brand of security system.
Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
Why is the opening line of the passage considered sensational?
(1 point)
Responses
It relies on common knowledge and statistics.
It relies on common knowledge and statistics.
It downplays the importance of punctuation.
It downplays the importance of punctuation.
It highlights a concern of most readers.
It highlights a concern of most readers.
It uses shocking language to grab audience attention.
It uses shocking language to grab audience attention.
Skip to navigation
A clothing company is marketing a new fabric that it claims is exceptionally durable. Which fact most effectively persuades customers of the fabric’s durability?(1 point)
Responses
“Six consumer advocacy agencies have tested our clothing and found that it is the best value on the market.”
“Six consumer advocacy agencies have tested our clothing and found that it is the best value on the market.”
“Our clothing is currently sold in limited markets, but it will be available throughout the country in the fall.”
“Our clothing is currently sold in limited markets, but it will be available throughout the country in the fall.”
“Consumer tests have shown that our clothing shows no visible wear for the first 30 washes.”
“Consumer tests have shown that our clothing shows no visible wear for the first 30 washes.”
“Buying long-lasting clothes like ours will reduce waste and your carbon footprint.”
You won’t believe how easy it is for burglars to break into your home!!!
If you don’t have a security system for your house, then you, your family, and all of your valuable possessions are at risk. Home invasions affect 12% of Americans each year—don’t be one of them! If your things go missing, dealing with insurance companies is a hassle and they may not even reimburse you. And if anything were to happen to you or your family during a home invasion, there’s no reimbursement in the world that could make up for your suffering.
With a SafeHouse™ security system, burglars, kidnappers, and home invaders will be scared off by a loud sound and the police will be summoned to your house immediately. There’s no such thing as a false alarm—unless you go with a low-quality brand of security system.
Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
Why is the opening line of the passage considered sensational?
(1 point)
Responses
It relies on common knowledge and statistics.
It relies on common knowledge and statistics.
It downplays the importance of punctuation.
It downplays the importance of punctuation.
It highlights a concern of most readers.
It highlights a concern of most readers.
It uses shocking language to grab audience attention.
It uses shocking language to grab audience attention.
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Answers
GPT-4o mini
1. **A clothing company is marketing a new fabric that it claims is exceptionally durable. Which fact most effectively persuades customers of the fabric’s durability?**
The most effective fact to persuade customers of the fabric’s durability is:
**“Consumer tests have shown that our clothing shows no visible wear for the first 30 washes.”**
This statement provides specific evidence regarding the fabric's performance over a substantial number of washes, directly addressing the claim of durability.
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2. **Why is the opening line of the passage considered sensational?**
The correct answer is:
**It uses shocking language to grab audience attention.**
The opening line employs startling language about the ease of home break-ins to immediately engage the reader's emotions and attention.
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3. **What is the main effect of propaganda on people?**
The correct answer is:
**It leads people to act on feelings rather than thoughts.**
Propaganda often aims to evoke emotional responses, influencing decisions without the basis of logic or rational thought, which is a common tactic used in persuasive communication.
The most effective fact to persuade customers of the fabric’s durability is:
**“Consumer tests have shown that our clothing shows no visible wear for the first 30 washes.”**
This statement provides specific evidence regarding the fabric's performance over a substantial number of washes, directly addressing the claim of durability.
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2. **Why is the opening line of the passage considered sensational?**
The correct answer is:
**It uses shocking language to grab audience attention.**
The opening line employs startling language about the ease of home break-ins to immediately engage the reader's emotions and attention.
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3. **What is the main effect of propaganda on people?**
The correct answer is:
**It leads people to act on feelings rather than thoughts.**
Propaganda often aims to evoke emotional responses, influencing decisions without the basis of logic or rational thought, which is a common tactic used in persuasive communication.