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- 1. Multiple-choice45 seconds1 pt
Which 3 statements from provide valid reasoning to support Warren's claim that pay inequality is a form of discrimination?
Women today still earn only 77 cents for every dollar a man earns.
In 99.6 percent of occupations, men are paid more than their female counterparts.
More young women go to college than men.
Bloomberg analyzed Census data and found that median earnings for women were lower than those for men in 264 of 265 major occupation categories.
America's women are tired of hearing that pay inequality isn't real.
- 2. Multiple-choice45 seconds1 pt
Senator Warren states that 99.6 percent of occupations pay men more than their female counterparts.
Is this evidence relevant in support of Warren's argument that there is a discriminatory wage gap between men and women?
No, because the statistic addresses only men's incomes.
No, because the statistic fails to support Warren's argument.
Yes, because statistics always support an argument's point.
Yes, because the statistic directly supports Warren's argument.
- 3. Multiple-choice45 seconds1 pt
Which piece of evidence is MOST relevant (on topic) to support this reason: Wage inequity affects a woman's future.
"40 years later, we're still debating equal pay for equal work."
"Pay inequality means a tougher retirement for women, due to having less savings."
"For middle-class families, it usually takes two incomes to get by."
"Here in the Senate, Sen. Barbara Mikulski introduced the Paycheck Fairness Act."
- 4. Multiple-choice1 minute1 pt
Re-read this speech, if needed.
Which statement most accurately describes Elizabeth Warren’s viewpoint about wage inequality?
It is an unpopular practice.
It is a form of discrimination.
It decreases as women gain work experience.
It is most obvious in professional occupations.
- 5. Multiple-choice2 minutes1 pt
Read this excerpt, then answer the question below:
Does the speaker provide sufficient evidence to prove her point that a wage gap exists?
Yes, because she presents multiple statistics that indicate a clear distinction between men's and women's earnings
No, because although she provides statistics, she doesn't show that the difference in earnings is caused by intentional discrimination.
Yes, because most of the audience's experience would support the statistics in real life.
No, because although she provides statistics, she doesn't specify the different kinds of jobs to which the statistics refer.
- 6. Multiple-choice2 minutes1 pt
Read the passage by clicking the plus sign to zoom in. What is the author's purpose in this passage?
to convince people to freely express their emotions
to remind people to avoid individuals who occasionally display bad manners
to persuade people to demonstrate good manners at all times
to encourage people to embrace the feeling of superiority over others
- 7. Multiple-choice45 seconds1 pt
Which two quotations from the excerpt best represent relevant evidence to support the claim that Americans are losing confidence in their government?
For the first time in the history of our country a majority of our people believe that the next five years will be worse than the past five years.
The productivity of American workers is actually dropping. . .
Two-thirds of our people do not even vote.
. . . the willingness of Americans to save for the future has fallen below that of all other people in the Western world
- 8. Multiple-choice1 minute1 pt
Read the passage. Which type of rhetoric is this Douglass using?
Repetition
Parallel Structure
Hypophora
Rhetorical question
- 9. Multiple-choice1 minute1 pt
Which statement best describes how hypophora in this excerpt affects the speech? Choose the BEST answer.
By raising questions, the speaker expresses his viewpoint.
The speaker’s use of forceful language explains the purpose of the speech.
By repeating words, the speaker adds emotional appeal.
The speaker’s use of passionate language makes him sound knowledgeable.
- 10. Multiple-choice30 seconds1 pt
Rhetoric are techniques speakers use in arguments.
A rhetorical device that appeals to LOGIC is...
ethos
pathos
logos
- 11. Multiple-choice30 seconds1 pt
Rhetoric are techniques speakers use in arguments.
A rhetorical device that appeals to emotion/passion is...
ethos
pathos
logos
- 12. Multiple-choice30 seconds1 pt
Rhetoric are techniques speakers use in arguments.
A rhetorical device that appeals to credibility is...
ethos
pathos
logos
- 13. Multiple-choice45 seconds1 pt
"Asking for directions is better than to guess which way to go."
Which revision fixes the mistake in parallel structure in the sentence?
Asking for directions is better than you guess which way to go.
Asking for directions is better than guessing which way to go.
Asking for directions is better than a guess about which way to go.
Asking for directions is better than your guessing the way to go.
- 14. Multiple-choice1 minute1 pt
Read the passage. Which element makes the passage informal?
precise language
third-person point of view
objective tone
exclamation marks
