Recognizing Rhetorical Techniques in a Speech

Question 1

Which statement best summarizes the claim the author makes in the excerpt?

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D: Convincing people to drink recycled water is a more difficult task than producing it.

Question 2

Question 2

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C: Orange County has a successful water program.

Question 3

Which statement is a correct evaluation of the evidence in the passage?

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A: It is sound because it cites an expert’s opinion.

Question 4

Which piece of evidence best supports the author’s claim?

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C: Thirteen percent of people in a study said they would never try recycled water.

Question 5

Question 5

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D

Question 6

✔ 12 3 4

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A: 1

Question 7

Which sentence would make an effective concluding statement for an evaluation of John Schwartz’s article?

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D: Overall, Schwartz’s claim that recycled water faces a public image challenge is well argued and supported with strong evidence.

Question 8

Question 8

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B: It is relevant and logical.

Question 9

1 2 ✔ 34

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C: 3

Question 10

1 2 3 ✔ 4

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D: 4

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