In the last paragraph, the author argues that trying to convince people to care about animals because animals are useful can get silly. How does the author show that this argument is valid?
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Responses
He includes examples of animals with humorous names.
He includes examples of animals with humorous names.
He includes a funny personal observation.
He includes a funny personal observation.
He lists credible sources.
He lists credible sources.
He lists several strange real-life examples.
He lists several strange real-life examples.
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Use the paragraph to answer the question.
Which choice best analyzes the structure of the argument in this paragraph?
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Responses
Sentence 5 is a counterargument to the argument in sentence 2.
Sentence 5 is a counterargument to the argument in sentence 2.
Sentence 4 is a concession to the counterargument that stores should continue to give out plastic bags upon request.
Sentence 4 is a concession to the counterargument that stores should continue to give out plastic bags upon request.
Sentence 3 is a rebuttal to the argument that plastic bags at retail stores should be immediately banned.
Sentence 3 is a rebuttal to the argument that plastic bags at retail stores should be immediately banned.
Sentence 2 is a rebuttal to the argument in sentence 1.
Sentence 2 is a rebuttal to the argument in sentence 1.
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Use the passage to answer the question.
How would the author describe the idea that “we can persuade people to save nature by making it possible for them to sell it”?
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Responses
a false dichotomy, because it presents the idea that there are two opposite choices
a false dichotomy, because it presents the idea that there are two opposite choices
a fallacy, because if people’s motivation is money, they might sometimes choose money over preserving nature
a fallacy, because if people’s motivation is money, they might sometimes choose money over preserving nature
a bias, because choosing the value of nature over the value of money is a personal judgment
a bias, because choosing the value of nature over the value of money is a personal judgment
a slippery slope, because if people value money over animals, they might start valuing money over people
Question 14
A)Which statement is an example of an appeal to authority fallacy?(1 point)
Responses
You can either buy our weighted blanket or resign yourself to tossing and turning every night.
You can either buy our weighted blanket or resign yourself to tossing and turning every night.
This Olympic athlete personally uses our weighted blanket and says it is a scientifically advanced product.
This Olympic athlete personally uses our weighted blanket and says it is a scientifically advanced product.
Anyone who says our weighted blankets are ineffective clearly believes that getting good sleep is unnecessary.
Anyone who says our weighted blankets are ineffective clearly believes that getting good sleep is unnecessary.
Join the millions of people around the world who have discovered the benefits of our weighted blankets.
Join the millions of people around the world who have discovered the benefits of our weighted blankets.
Question 15
A)Which sentence is the best example of a hasty generalization?(1 point)
Responses
The newspaper reported that consumer spending is down again this quarter, which shows people are making efforts to spend less on unnecessary items.
The newspaper reported that consumer spending is down again this quarter, which shows people are making efforts to spend less on unnecessary items.
The newspaper reported that one of our local seniors is having trouble paying her bills, which shows the government does not care about our elders.
The newspaper reported that one of our local seniors is having trouble paying her bills, which shows the government does not care about our elders.
The newspaper reported that most teenagers have their own smartphones, which shows young people are accessing the internet on a regular basis.
The newspaper reported that most teenagers have their own smartphones, which shows young people are accessing the internet on a regular basis.
The newspaper reported that the amount of exercise people get nationwide has increased, which shows people are making an effort to improve their health.
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Use the passages to answer the question.
Which of the following describes a difference in ideas between these excerpts?
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Responses
The first speaker calls for change at once, while the second speaker expects change to happen gradually.
The first speaker calls for change at once, while the second speaker expects change to happen gradually.
The first speaker calls for change over time, while the second speaker calls for change at once.
The first speaker calls for change over time, while the second speaker calls for change at once.
The first speaker has hope for change, while the second speaker expects the situation to remain as it is.
The first speaker has hope for change, while the second speaker expects the situation to remain as it is.
The first speaker claims that there is no way forward for change, while the second speaker questions which path forward will work.
A)
Use the passage to answer the question.
How does the author mainly support his counterargument in the excerpt?
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Responses
He appeals to the listener’s emotions.
He appeals to the listener’s emotions.
He uses facts and evidence.
He uses facts and evidence.
He uses analogies to more familiar ideas.
He uses analogies to more familiar ideas.
He uses a call to action.
A)
Use the passages to answer the question. Select Passage 1 and Passage 2.
Which describes the main difference in theme between each passage?
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Responses
The Magna Carta is about the relationship between the nobility and the king, while the Declaration of the Rights of Man is about the relationship between all citizens of the republic.
The Magna Carta is about the relationship between the nobility and the king, while the Declaration of the Rights of Man is about the relationship between all citizens of the republic.
The Magna Carta is concerned with personal debts, while the Declaration of the Rights of Man is about general human rights.
The Magna Carta is concerned with personal debts, while the Declaration of the Rights of Man is about general human rights.
The Magna Carta is about property rights, while the Declaration of the Rights of Man is about tax rights.
The Magna Carta is about property rights, while the Declaration of the Rights of Man is about tax rights.
The Magna Carta is about property rights, while the Declaration of the Rights of Man is about general human rights.
The Magna Carta is about property rights, while the Declaration of the Rights of Man is about general human rights.
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Here are the responses to the questions based on your excerpts:
Question on the author's argument about animals:
Correct Response: He lists several strange real-life examples.
Question analyzing structure of the argument:
Correct Response: Sentence 5 is a counterargument to the argument in sentence 2.
Question on persuading people to save nature:
Correct Response: a fallacy, because if people’s motivation is money, they might sometimes choose money over preserving nature.
Question on appeal to authority fallacy:
Correct Response: This Olympic athlete personally uses our weighted blanket and says it is a scientifically advanced product.
Question on hasty generalization:
Correct Response: The newspaper reported that one of our local seniors is having trouble paying her bills, which shows the government does not care about our elders.
Question on the difference in ideas between excerpts:
Correct Response: The first speaker calls for change at once, while the second speaker expects change to happen gradually.
Question on the author's support for the counterargument:
Correct Response: He uses facts and evidence.
Question on the difference in theme between passages:
Correct Response: The Magna Carta is about the relationship between the nobility and the king, while the Declaration of the Rights of Man is about the relationship between all citizens of the republic.
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