Unit Test

Question 1

Which best describes the appeals the writer uses in this paragraph?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

D: Pathos inspires readers to consider their own apathy in the face of oppression.

Question 2

The chapter is separated into two sections. Which statement best explains the structural connection between the two sections?

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A: The first section establishes pesticide toxicity; then, the second section analyzes problematic factors with its use.

Question 3

How does the author respond to the counterargument, "the enormous and expanding use of pesticides is necessary to maintain farm production”? Check all that apply.She states that overproduction, not maintaining production is the problem.She includes facts and statistics as evidence in support of her rebuttal.She plays on the audience’s fear of food shortage to elicit an emotional response.She concedes that, in some states, farms need help battling insect attacks.She quotes a relevant, expert source on the topic.

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A: She states that overproduction, not maintaining production is the problem.; B: She includes facts and statistics as evidence in support of her rebuttal.; E: She quotes a relevant, expert source on the topic.

Question 4

In the first paragraph, the writer quotes an expert to .

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B: appeal to logic

Question 5

Read the excerpt. How does the author structure these paragraphs?

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A: Using repetition to emphasize the key points of her argument

Question 6

After presenting a possible solution, the writer then claims we do not use the knowledge we have, making the assumption that people .

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C: are unaware of alternatives

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