Analyzing and Evaluating Arguments

Question 1

Which statements best evaluate the evidence in this excerpt? Select two options.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: The authors use a quotation from an expert to support the argument that social media has been both helpful and hazardous for the Arab American news media.; E: The authors use examples of different types of media to support the argument that social media has changed how the Arab American news media operate.

Question 2

Read the excerpt from "The Role of Social Media in the Arab Uprisings" by Heather Brown, Emily Guskin, and Amy Mitchell.Almost immediately after the Arab uprisings began, there was debate over the role and influence of social media in the ouster of Tunisian president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali and the imminent overthrow of [Egyptian president Hosni] Mubarak. In covering what some deemed the Facebook or Twitter revolutions, the media focused heavily on young protesters mobilizing in the streets in political opposition, smartphones in hand. And since then, the violent and sectarian unrest in Syria has brought increased attention to the role of citizen journalism.Social media indeed played a part in the Arab uprisings. Networks formed online were crucial in organizing a core group of activists, specifically in Egypt. . . . Additionally, digital media has been used by Arabs to exercise freedom of speech and as a space for civic engagement.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: historical examples of social media use

Question 3

Consider this claim:School uniforms should be mandatory for all students.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: According to the board of education, “school uniforms improve behavior, build school spirit, and develop a student’s sense of belonging.”

Question 4

What reasons do the authors give to support their claim about the importance of social media in the Arab uprisings? Select two options.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: the explanation that most Egyptians do not use the technology; D: the fact that information from bit.ly links was shared around the world

Question 5

What types of evidence do the authors use in this excerpt? Select two options.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A,C

Question 6

Read the excerpt from "The Role of Social Media in the Arab Uprisings" by Heather Brown, Emily Guskin, and Amy Mitchell.Arab-American news outlets find they must compete with this abundance of online content in order to evolve alongside readers who are increasingly turning to the internet for information. Newspapers have made the greatest inroads here so far, with most offering at least some form of digital content, while still maintaining print versions for older generations and those who prefer a physical newspaper. Radio programs, in light of the continuing challenge to find advertising sponsorship, are beginning to shift online. Arab-American television, on the other hand, has yet to even really find a place amid the satellite programming available from Arab countries.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: newspapers

Question 7

Which examples of evidence would best support this claim? Select three options.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A,D,E

Question 8

Read the excerpt from "The Role of Social Media in the Arab Uprisings" by Heather Brown, Emily Guskin, and Amy Mitchell.Twitter, Facebook and other new media offer ways for the Arab-American news media to reach audiences, but also pose a threat to smaller outlets. In addition to keeping up with the online presence of larger news organizations, Arab-American media are forced to compete with user-generated content that is rapidly available to audiences. The utility of social media in accessing information became clear during the Arab uprisings and events such as Egypt’s parliamentary and presidential elections. However, [Suzanne] Manneh of New America Media points out that the credibility of this information is difficult to verify "depending on where it’s from, to whom it’s attributed, [and] especially when various events are happening very quickly."Arab-American news outlets find they must compete with this abundance of online content in order to evolve alongside readers who are increasingly turning to the internet for information.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: Social media poses a threat to more traditional media outlets.

Question 9

What types of evidence do the authors use in this excerpt? Select three options.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: research related to the popular use of social media in Egypt; B: a statistic supporting the claim that social media use in Egypt is not widespread; D: an example that compares how traditional media and social media handle a news story

Question 10

What is the claim in an argumentative text?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: the statement that takes a position on an issue or controversy

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