English 11 B - Unit 5

Which type of evidence does the author use in this excerpt?

"Unlike Olympic gymnastics" D.) analogical "English is now" B.) statistical

Which of the following claims is best supported by the evidence in this excerpt?

(80%) "it's worth..." B.) The close relationship between sumo wrestlers could be an incentive for an elite wrestler to throw a match he doesn't need to win. (80%) "it is fashionable..." A.) All species are worth protecting because even the small organisms contribute important functions in the environment.

Species are disappearing at an accelerating rate through human action, primarily habitat destruction but also pollution and the introduction of exotic species into residual natural environments. I have said that a fifth or more of the species of plants and animals could vanish or be doomed to early extinction by the year 2020 unless better efforts are made to save them. . . . As the last forests are felled in forest strongholds like the Philippines and Ecuador, the decline of species will accelerate even more. In the world as a whole, extinction rates are already hundreds or thousands of times higher than before the coming of man. They cannot be balanced by new evolution in any period of time that has meaning for the human race.What message does the author convey in this excerpt?

(80%) A.) Humans need to take action to end further destruction of the natural environment.

Based on the excerpt, which statement provides the best example of incentive for a sumo wrestler to cheat?

(80%) A.) Sumo wrestling is revered in a way that American sports can never be.

Based on the excerpt, which statement best summarizes the author's beliefs about the disappearing species?

(80%) A.) The loss of plant species and habitats will lead to widespread animal extinction.

Which revision changes the sentence so that it uses the active voice?

(80%) B.) Scientists reached a decision about when to begin the experiment.

Which of the following pieces of evidence from Fast Food Nation best supports the author's claim that teenagers are the ideal candidates for working in the fast food industry?

(80%) B.) Since most teenagers still lived at home, they could afford to work for wages too low to support an adult, and until recently, their limited skills attracted few other employers.

Which techniques does Wilson use in this excerpt to convey important information to his readers?

(80%) B.) Wilson uses metaphors that appeal to a wide range of the reader's senses.

The author of Fast Food Nation claims that the fast-food industry prefers to employ underskilled workers. The author best offers support by providing

(80%) B.) specific reasons such as the ability of de-skilled jobs to "be filled cheaply"

Which excerpt from Billy Collins's "Man Listening to Disc" best reflects the euphoric effect the narrator experiences from listening to music on his headphones?

(80%) B.) the pavement sparkling with sunlight

Which sentence from the excerpt best supports the idea that the high-ranking sumo wrestlers enjoy many luxuries?

(80%) C.) A wrestler near the top of this elite pyramid may earn millions and is treated like royalty.

Which statement best describes a good presentation slide?

(80%) C.) Keep it simple and remember that less is usually best.

Which of the following choices best expresses the type of appeal Wilson uses in this passage?

(80%) C.) The author uses pathos to develop his argument by including emotionally charged language to evoke a response.

The authors use the statistics in this excerpt to

(80%) C.) make a case for the idea that sumo wrestling is rigged.

Which type of evidence does the authors use in this excerpt to support the claim that some sumo wrestlers will intentionally lose a match?

(80%) C.) statistical

Which sentence from the excerpt supports the idea that falling into a black hole would be a violent death?

(80%) D.) If the Inquisition had access to black holes, this, instead of the rack, would surely have become the stretching device of choice.

Based on the excerpt, which of the following statements best summarizes the incentive system that ranks sumo wrestlers?

(80%) D.) The incentive system treats all sumo wrestlers like royalty.

The Taco Bell employee's quote supports Schlosser's argument in this excerpt because it

(80%) D.) emphasizes the obsession with consistency and standardization in the fast food industry.

Which of the following parts of an argumentative essay belongs in the introduction?

(80%) D.) thesis

The author tries to persuade the reader to agree with his claim about the importance of ecosystems by

(80%) D.) using deductive reasoning.

Which citation format is correct if a student is quoting from an article entitled "Making Healthier Food Choices" that appears on a website and is written by author Lindsay Metcalf?

A.) (Metcalf)

Which excerpt from Neil deGrasse Tyson's "Death by Black Hole" best provides evidence that escape from a black hole is impossible?

A.) . . . the speed required to escape a black hole is greater than the speed of light itself. . . . light travels at exactly 299,792,458 meters per second in a vacuum and is the fastest stuff in the universe.

What is a counterclaim in an argumentative speech?

A.) A counterclaim is a possible objection to the thesis.

Which revision offers the most improvement in sentence fluency?

A.) Although it does not seem like one vote can make a difference, every eligible person should vote. (80%) B.) Taxpayers have spent millions of dollars on programs to improve education.

Which is the best example of a thesis statement for an argumentative essay about zoos and animal welfare?

A.) Although many people feel that keeping animals captive in zoos is cruel, zoos are necessary for animal conservation and research.

Which of the following choices best describes the evidence used in this excerpt?

A.) An expert's opinion provides historical background of an important concept.

Which statement best represents a counterclaim to this claim?

A.) Sugar is a nutrient that the body uses as a source of energy; alcohol and tobacco are not.

Which excerpt from Fast Food Nation best states the author's overall claim?

A.) The fast food industry's obsession with throughput has altered the way millions of Americans work, turned commercial kitchens into small factories, and changed familiar foods into commodities that are manufactured.

Which sentence must be revised to eliminate the preposition at the end?

A.) The museum had the throne where the king sat on.

What do these two excerpts reveal about the difference in ideas presented by Tyson and Collins?

A.) Tyson stresses humanity's relative insignificance in the universe, while Collins stresses man's perceived importance.

Based on the paragraph, who is the target audience for this presentation?

A.) a general audience xxxxx "Most of you..." A.) a general audience

The excerpt helps the authors support their conclusion by

A.) evaluating a logical fallacy.

What is most needed to strengthen this statement?

A.) facts and statistics

Which revision would make this paragraph suitable for a presentation?

A.) inserting stronger verbs and a more active voice

The use of visual cues and transitions in presentations can

A.) orient the audience.

When a sentence uses ----- the subject of the sentence performs the action of the verb.

A.) the active voice

The thesis statement of an argumentative speech is also known as

A.) the claim.

What is the purpose of this presentation?

A.) to persuade

Which excerpt from Fast Food Nation best states a reason supporting the author's claim that fast food restaurants follow the assembly line model?

B.) At Burger King restaurants, frozen hamburger patties are placed on a conveyer belt and emerge from a broiler ninety seconds later fully cooked.

Which idea from the excerpt best addresses the counterclaim that people are only honest when there is a financial incentive?

B.) Employees tend to be more honest when they like their boss and their work.

Which sentence best demonstrates the language required of an argumentative speech?

B.) Every high school in the county must provide its students with thorough information about college entrance exams.

Based on the excerpt, which statement best strengthens Feldman's claim that people are mostly honest?

B.) Feldman's payment system was largely successful.

Which sentence from an argumentative essay about genetically modified foods best states a claim?

B.) Genetically modified foods should not be sold to consumers until proper tests can prove their safety.

How does Schlosser effectively build his argument in this excerpt?

B.) He uses analogical evidence to help the reader visualize his point about the workers.

Which statement best summarizes the two excerpts?

B.) In both pieces the narrators are carefree and in no apparent hurry.

Which sentence best demonstrates an appropriate style for an argumentative essay?

B.) Increasing taxes would place an unnecessary hardship on the citizens and should be avoided.

Which piece of evidence, if true, would best support this claim?

B.) Specialists can breed animals at zoos to help increase their population. (80%) C.) Consuming too much sugar over time can lead to diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Which revision offers the most improvement in word choice?

B.) The chemical waste produced by factories is dangerous, and factory owners should be held accountable.

Which statement best describes an appropriate image for a presentation slide?

B.) The image engages the audience and provides visual representations of logical evidence.

Which sentence best creates emphasis specifically on water safety through the use of a split infinitive?

B.) You will have to really watch the children at the beach because the current is very strong.

The excerpt serves as which type of support for the authors' argument?

B.) an example

Evidence to support a claim in an argumentative essay should be part of the

B.) body paragraphs.

Which change would best modify this written paragraph into a strong argumentative speech?

B.) dividing the final sentence into two shorter sentences

Which of the following ideas is discussed in both Neil deGrasse Tyson's "Death by Black Hole" and in Billy Collins's "Man Listening to Disc"?

B.) humanity's place in relation to the larger universe

The testimonial evidence in this excerpt is effective because it

B.) includes an expert opinion supporting the claim that the fast food industry resembles the manufacturing business.

Which excerpt from Billy Collins's "Man Listening to Disc" best reflects the euphoric effect the narrator experiences from listening to music on his headphones?

B.) the pavement sparkling with sunlight

Which statement best explains how Neil deGrasse Tyson's "Death by Black Hole" and Billy Collins's "Man Listening to Disc" present differing views about the universe?

C.) Collins's poem puts forth the idea that humans can become the center of the universe, while Tyson reveals that humans are insignificantly small and weak in comparison to a black hole.

Which excerpt from Fast Food Nation best illustrates the author's use of the rhetorical appeal logos?

C.) English is now the second language of at least one-sixth of the nation's restaurant workers, and about one-third of that group speaks no English at all.

Which of the following best summarizes the main idea of this paragraph?

C.) Most people are honest enough not to commit major theft. A.) Different emotional states affect people's honesty.

How should the writer revise the sentence to use active voice?

C.) The booster club provided a tray of fresh watermelon slices.

Which excerpt from Fast Food Nation best illustrates the use of the rhetorical appeal logos?

C.) The labor practices of the fast food industry have their origins in the assembly line systems adopted by American manufacturers in the early twentieth century.

Which choice best describes the differing views Tyson and Collins present of humanity?

C.) Tyson presents humans as powerless against the forces of nature, while Collins presents an individual creating his own destiny.

In this excerpt, the authors present

C.) a contrast between different types of crime.

The underlined sentence in the outline is

C.) a counterclaim.

Which visual aid would best enhance a speech about the popularity of sports around the world?

C.) a graph that shows the most-watched sports around the world

Which of the following features would best enhance the reader's understanding of this excerpt?

C.) an interactive animation of a black hole

Which of the following additional features would best enhance the reader's understanding of this excerpt?

C.) audio samples of music by the specified musicians

Where would be the most appropriate place in the essay for this sentence?

C.) body paragraph

The excerpt helps the authors arrive at their conclusion by

C.) providing statistical evidence.

An effective thesis in an argumentative essay must

C.) state a position on the topic.

Feldman reaches the conclusion that most people are honest without receiving an incentive by

C.) studying his individual experiences and arriving at a broad generalization.

Which type of evidence is Schlosser using in this excerpt?

C.) testimonial

What purpose does the "bagel man" serve in this argument?

C.) to show the seriousness of cheating

Which rewrite of this paragraph would be appropriate for an argumentative speech but not an argumentative essay?

D.) Do you play sports? Have you ever given soccer, cricket, or field hockey a try? You might be surprised to learn they are the world's most popular sports. Statistically speaking, they are more popular than typical American sports such as baseball and basketball.

Which statement best describes how the author conveys the message that humans are no match for the power of a black hole?

D.) He personalizes the experience for the reader and uses vivid imagery to create a clear mental picture.

Which sentence contains an infinitive?

D.) It is normal to make mistakes.

Which idea from this paragraph supports the claim that "smaller offices are more honest than big ones"?

D.) Small communities have more incentives against crime.

Which sentence contains a split infinitive?

D.) Swimmers must be sure to completely follow all of the team guidelines.

The evidence presented here supports the author's claim that fast food restaurants are like factories because the excerpt

D.) The evidence presented here supports the author's claim that fast food restaurants are like factories because the excerpt

Which sentence uses passive voice?

D.) We were given new toothbrushes by the hygienist.

The excerpt serves as which of the following in relation to the authors' argument?

D.) a counterclaim to the idea that most people are moral

Having a counterclaim in an argumentative essay allows the author of the essay to

D.) address any opposition to his or her claim.

A split infinitive occurs when a word or group of words is inserted

D.) between

A writer sometimes chooses to end a sentence with a preposition because doing so makes the sentence more

D.) clear

These excerpts are similar because both texts

D.) credit people who have inspired the authors.

The central idea that both texts share is

D.) credit to people who have inspired the authors

The Taco Bell employee's quote supports Schlosser's argument in this excerpt because it

D.) emphasizes the obsession with consistency and standardization in the fast food industry.

Which excerpt from "Man Listening to Disc" best supports the idea that when the speaker listens to music he is the center of his own world?

D.) the only true point of view, is full of the hope that he, the hub of the cosmos with his hair blown sideways,

The best reason for the writer to revise this sentence to be in the passive voice is to emphasize

D.) the statue.

Which best describes the authors' purpose in using a quotation from Adam Smith's book The Theory of Moral Sentiments?

D.) to lend credibility and additional support to their conclusion

Which words are prepositions?

at, under, near, from

Writers should avoid splitting an infinitive when

the sentence is already clear. it sounds awkward to split the infinitive. too much information is inserted between the two parts of the infinitive.