Evaluating an Argument

Question 1

What is the author’s purpose? What is the author’s claim?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Selection 1: to persuade; Selection 2: Social media does more good than harm.

Question 2

Which statements support the claim that social media is harmful to teens? Select three options.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: Sharing videos can create feedback loops that lead to poor decision-making.; C: An “all-about-the-likes” sense of values can negatively influence decisions.; E: Brain development and online pressure can lead to impulsivity.

Question 3

What types of evidence does the author present in this passage? Select three options.

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A: anecdotal evidence in the form of a personal story about finding a job; C: empirical evidence from two scientific studies; E: anecdotal evidence about schools starting social media programs

Question 4

Which statement is insufficient evidence to support the claim that social media helps teens who are shy connect with other people?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: Shy adults are comfortable on social media.

Question 5

Which piece of evidence would better support the claim?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: Sixty percent of users report making new friends through social media.

Question 6

What is an example of fallacious reasoning in the passage? What type of fallacy does the author use?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: The author calls the opposition idiots.

Question 7

Question 7

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Question 8

Question 8

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