Comparing Arguments from Diverse Perspectives

Question 1

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

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B: to persuade

Question 2

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

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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?

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A: Shy adults are comfortable on social media.

Question 5

Which piece of evidence would better support the claim?

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

Question 6

What is an example of fallacious reasoning in the passage?

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: The author calls the opposition idiots.; : ad hominem

Question 7

What is an example of fallacious reasoning in the passage?

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B: ✔ The author calls the opposition idiots.

Question 8

Which statement best explains why this is an example of fallacious reasoning?

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A: The author fails to recognize other behaviors that cause distracted driving.

Question 9

What type of fallacy does the author use?

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D: false dilemma

Question 10

How does the author of passage 1 use rhetorical devices?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: The writer uses a rhetorical question to introduce the positive effects of social media.

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