Lesson 11: Audio Argument Summaries Quick Check

Question

1. What is the best definition for an argument? (1 point)

A. information supporting a claim that can involve facts or quotations from a text

B. a text or speech expressing an opinion on an issue that is supported by reasons

C. a detailed explanation by an author for why something is true or is possible

D. how an author explains a topic or an issue precisely

2. What is the main source of a claim? (1 point)

A. the reliable sources the author uses

B. the author’s personal perspective

C. magazines, encyclopedias, and websites

D. the reader’s personal perspective

3. Sylvia is trying to keep track of an argument she's listening to in a podcast. What is the best way for her to do this? (1 point)

A. look for evidence

B. create an outline

C. identify the claim

D. write a summary

4. Read the following outline.

1. Claim: Secondary education should be free for everyone.

a. Reason1: Younger generations will benefit from no student debt.

i. Evidence 1: Young people can begin saving for retirement or large purchases much earlier in life.

ii. Evidence 2:

b. Reason 2: This would create a stronger and more diverse workforce.

i. Evidence 1: Lower-income students would have the opportunity to pursue a better education.

ii. Evidence 2: More people entering colleges and universities means people choosing a larger variety of majors and skills to enhance.

Which sentence best fits the blank under Reason 1?

(1 point)

A. Graduates can take longer to find a "dream job" without having to worry as much about living expenses.

B. Existing financial aid systems cannot currently support all the lower-income students who want to pursue higher education.

C. Students will not take their education as seriously if they do not have to pay for it themselves.

D. The money for the increase in people entering higher-education schools has to come from somewhere.

My answers:

1. a text or speech expressing an opinion on an issue that is supported by reasons
2. the author’s personal perspective
3. identify the claim
4. Existing financial aid systems cannot currently support all the lower-income students who want to pursue higher education.

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Answer 1

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I submitted the quick check 'Audio Argument Summaries Quick Check'

These are the correct answers.

Q1. What is the main source of a claim?
A1. the author's personal perspective

Q2. Sylvia is trying to keep track of an argument she's listening to in a podcast. What is the best way for her to do this?
A2. create an outline

Q3. Read the following outline.
1. Claim: Secondary education should be free for everyone.
a. Reason1: Younger generations will benefit from no student debt.
i. Evidence 1: Young people can begin saving for retirement or large purchases much earlier in life.
ii. Evidence 2:
b. Reason 2: This would create a stronger and more diverse workforce.
i. Evidence 1: Lower-income students would have the opportunity to pursue a better education.
ii. Evidence 2: More people entering colleges and universities means people choosing a larger variety of majors and skills to enhance.
Which sentence best fits the blank under Reason 1?
A3. Graduates can take longer to find a "dream job" without having to worry as much about living expenses.

Q4. The following outline for the claim contains errors. Determine which statement from this outline does support the claim.

Claim: Graffiti is a type of art.
Graffiti allows people to express themselves creatively.
It is the main purpose of art.
Different artists express themselves using art.
Graffiti is a type of vandalism.
Art requires creative skill.
Graffiti destroys public property.
A4. Graffiti allows people to express themselves creatively.

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

i still don't understand what the answers are

Answer 4

Thank you connexus kid!

also for hi the answers that connexus kid gave were

1. the author's personal perspective

2. create an outline

3. Graduates can take longer to find a "dream job" without having to worry as much about living expenses.

4. Graffiti allows people to express themselves creatively.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

I do not know the awnser, but none of these are correct.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

Srry if i'm wrong but i think it's wrong and this's what i got for the questions...
Q 1: Which of the following is an argument?
A 1: a speech expressing an opinion that is supported by reasons and evidence
Q 2: What is the main source of a claim?
A 2: the reliable sources the author uses
Q 3: Sylvia is trying to delineate the details of an argument she's listening to in a podcast. What is the best way for her to do this?
A 3: look for evidence
Q 4: Claim: Higher education should be free for everyone.
Reason 1: Younger generations will benefit from no student debt.
Evidence 1: Young people can begin saving for retirement or large purchases much earlier in life. (blank)
A 4: Grads can take their "dream job" Without worrying about this

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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Answer 13

I HATE ALL OF YOU I GOT A 50 AKA AN F BECAUSE KNOW ONE GAVE ME THE ANSWER NOW MY IS GOING TO YELL AT ME FOR A F.

Answer 14

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Answer 15

Question: Which of the following is an argument?
Answer: a speech expressing an opinion that is supported by reasons and evidence

Question: What is the main source of a claim?
Answer: the author’s personal perspective

Question: Sylvia is trying to delineate the details of an argument she's listening to in a podcast. What is the best way for her to do this?
Answer: create an outline

Question: Which sentence best fits under Reason 1?
Answer: Graduates can take longer to find a "dream job" without having to worry as much about living expenses.

Answer 16

Which of the following is an argument?
A speech expressing an opinion that is supported by reasons and evidence
this is the answer for number 1

What is the main source of a claim?
Responses
Answer for number 2
the author’s personal perspective

Sylvia is trying to delineate the details of an argument she's listening to in a podcast. What is the best way for her to do this?
Responses
create an outline answer for number 3

Which sentence best fits under Reason 1?
response - correct
Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
Claim: Higher education should be free for everyone.
Reason 1: Younger generations will benefit from no student debt.
Evidence 1: Young people can begin saving for retirement or large purchases much earlier in life.
Evidence 2: 1
Reason 2: This would create a stronger and more diverse workforce.
Evidence 1: Lower-income students would have the opportunity to pursue a better education.
Evidence 2: More people entering colleges and universities means people choosing a larger variety of majors and skills to enhance.