Chapter 3_8 Textbook Quiz

Facts and data that support reasons in an argumentative essay are called _____. A.evidence B.counter C.reason D.position

A

What is wrong with the argument in the passage below? New York City's stop-and-frisk policy should be retained because it has been extremely useful in fighting crime. Under this policy, police can stop a person and frisk him or her if they merely suspect the person might have been involved in a crime. Since the policy was instituted, the crime rate has fallen precipitously—according to the official New York Police Department crime statistics, the overall drop is more than 80 percent. A.It assumes that the police policy was the cause of the drop in crime. B.It assumes that because one person commits a crime, others will do so as well. C.It uses an incorrect appeal to the New York Police Department as an authority. D.It misuses a statistic to overstate the amount of crime committed in New York City.

A

Which of the following statements is an example of expert testimony used as evidence? A.According to the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research, pipelines are undoubtedly the safest way to transport petroleum products. B.On the face of things, it would seem as if pipeline transmission would be quite dangerous, simply because there are so many pipelines. C.A massive derailment in North Dakota ignited the train's contents and sent a fireball 100 feet into the air. D.In the United States, there are approximately 500,000 miles of long-distance pipelines.

A

Including ONLY the part of a quotation that supports your point makes your argument _____. A.scholarly B.unconvincing C.objective D.engaging

B

The following excerpt is from an argument project. Choose the sentence that expresses a debatable claim. A.Because whole grains are an essential part of a healthy diet, we should eat them. Things have changed since the 1990s. Back then, people were warned to avoid "carbs" if they wanted to maintain a healthy weight. Today, most nutritionists believe that whole, unrefined grains are one of the keys to a balanced and healthy diet. B.Back then, people were warned to avoid "carbs" if they wanted to maintain a healthy weight. C.Because whole grains are an essential part of a healthy diet, we should eat them. D.Things have changed since the 1990s.

B

Which of the following statements is an example of numerical data used as evidence? A.One of our employees has been unable to purchase health insurance in the past but will now be able to afford it. B.Health insurance premiums have risen by more than twenty percent over the past three years, although the rate of increase has slowed this year. C.According to the Health Institute of America, health insurance is defined as "coverage that provides for the payment of benefits as a result of sickness or injury." D.Most people would agree that healthcare expenses are rising rapidly.

B

Why is it important to address opposing points of view within your argumentative essay? A.because doing this will help you meet the page length requirement for your essay B.because you should deal with the whole argument, not just half C.because if you do not, your readers may become angry D.because it is a part of the process of argument

B

Which of the following is an appropriate claim for a brief argument project? A.Rewards and punishment can be used to train dogs, and both have positive and negative aspects. B.Aversive training techniques can cause damage to dogs, and there are many alternatives to this type of training. C.Collars that deliver electrical shocks to the neck of a dog are a cruel and unnecessary form of training; therefore, they should be banned for use by the general public. D.Training a dog is often necessary; after all, owners want dogs with which they can pleasantly share a house, a car, or a walk.

C

What is the purpose of persuasive writing? A.To inform B.To tell a story C.To explain a process D.To persuade

D

Which of the following statements is an appropriate claim for a brief argument project? A.In the United States, most students do not begin studying a foreign language until age 14. B.In many parts of Europe, children start learning second languages in elementary school. C.any governments pay young college graduates from English-speaking countries a salary and expenses to come live in their country for a year and teach English. D.Because instantaneous communication and international trade are important for businesses, business students should learn to speak more than one language.

D