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Question 1
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Q. Strong support gives enough evidence to support the claim?
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False
True
Question 2
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Q. What is an overgeneralization?
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general statement that writer applies to all related things
making an inference that is not supported by data
basing conclusions on opinion rather than information
Question 3
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Q. What is an illogical conclusion?
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drawing a conclusion based on too little data
making an inference that is not supported by data
basing conclusions on opinion rather than information
Question 4
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Q. What is a personal bias?
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drawing a conclusion based on too little data
making an inference that is not supported by data
basing conclusions on opinion rather than information
Question 5
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Q. Faulty reasoning is...
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drawing a conclusion based on too little data
a reasonable conclusion is based on data or evidence
basing conclusions on opinion rather than information
Question 6
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Q. “American Beauty rosebushes cannot survive long harsh winters, because in my garden two American Beauty rose bushes died over a long harsh winter.” Is an example...
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illogical conclusion
overgeneralization
personal bias
Question 7
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Q. “Breaking mirrors causes bad luck.” Is an example...
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illogical conclusion
overgeneralization
personal bias
Question 8
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Q. “The candidate is so stupid that he didn’t know the capital of China.” Is an example...
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illogical conclusion
overgeneralization
personal bias
Question 9
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Q. "You walk through a heavily overgrown field on your way to a wooded area. The weeds and grasses are about a foot high. The next day you develop an itchy skin rash on your face. You conclude that the rash developed because you cut through the heavily overgrown area. You will not go into the woods again." Is an example...
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illogical conclusion
overgeneralization
personal bias
Question 10
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Q. "An experiment is conducted to determine what physical properties identify a metal. One part of the experiment tested the melting point of a substance. An iron nail, a copper penny, and a piece of lead pipe were heated in an oven at 250°C. None of the metals showed any change. The conclusion, based on the experimental data, is that all metals have a melting point above 250°C . " Is an example...
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illogical conclusion
overgeneralization
personal bias
Question 11
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Q. "Sending people into space is a waste of money. The space program is an expensive project that allows a few people to look at the earth from a vantage point that most people will never get to see. We are spending way too much money to let these astronauts play in space. Nothing useful has ever come from human space flight. If the government spent as much money on medical research as it spends on space flight, it would help a lot of sick people." Is an example...
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illogical conclusion
overgeneralization
personal bias
Question 12
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Q. "Three friends ate at Spacey’s Restaurant last night, and all are sick today. It’s obvious that the restaurant served them food with salmonella poisoning." Is an example...
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illogical conclusion
overgeneralization
personal bias
Question 13
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Q. "Things were a lot easier for kids before cell phones were invented. For example, there weren’t distractions like text messages or phone calls during school hours when kids were learning. They never had to worry if a picture they didn’t want it posted (like the time I put a ton of marshmallows in my mouth) showed up on social media for everyone to see. However, the scariest issue of kids having cell phones, is cyber bullying. Kids are having to deal with bullying issues because it is easy to text or send an email through a phone and have it delivered to the victim. Parents really need to consider the cons of having a cell phone before they purchase one for their child." Is an example of...
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illogical conclusion
personal bias
overgeneralization
Question 14
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Q. “I loved that movie we saw last night with Brad Pitt. I am going to rent all of his movies, and I am sure I’ll like all of them.” Is an example of...
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illogical conclusion
personal bias
overgeneralization
Question 15
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Q. Evidence that is NOT closely related to the claim, or does not support the claim is....
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sound reasoning
biased
overgeneralization
faulty reasoning
Question 16
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Q. What is a claim?
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A writer's message about life
A writer's evidence on an issue or problem
A writer's position on an issue or problem
Question 17
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Q. What is support?
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A stated problem.
An emotional opinion.
Reasons and evidence that help to prove the claim.
Question 18
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Q. Weak support provides enough evidence to support the claim?
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True
False
Question 19
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Q. A personal view or belief based on emotions or interpretation of facts.
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opinion
factual claim
quote
Question 20
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Q. What are 2 important parts that make up an argument?