AnswersRS AZ-English Language Arts 10 BAnalyzing and Evaluating Arguments

Analyzing and Evaluating Arguments — Cumulative exam Answers

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Read the passage from a letter that President Jimmy Carter wrote to Congress in 1977.This message brings together a great variety of programs. It deals not only with ways to preserve the wilderness, wildlife, and natural and historical resources which are a beautiful and valued part of America's national heritage: it deals also with the effects of pollution, toxic chemicals, and the damage caused by the demand for energy. Each of these concerns, in its own way, affects the environment; and together they underscore the importance of environmental protection in all our lives.

A
The wilderness and the rest of nature contain beauty and value for all Americans.
B
Pollution and the amount of energy people use have negative effects on the environment.
C
Americans have many concerns about the environment and how it is being affected.
D
Protecting the environment is essential for maintaining Americans’ quality of life.
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Read the claim.Children should avoid playing violent video games that could have a negative influence; instead, they should play nonviolent games, of which there are thousands available.Read the counterclaim.Because there is no proven link between violence in video games and real-life violence, children should, with adult supervision, be given the opportunity to play any video games they choose.Read the rebuttal.While the proof of a link is debatable, what is not debatable is the foolishness of allowing children to choose whatever video game they would like, since it empowers children unnecessarily.

A
It is effective because it uses fair and unbiased logic to present a flaw in the counterclaim.
B
It is effective because it sets an authoritative tone incorporating strong reasoning.
C
It is ineffective because it does not provide a logical reason for opposing the counterclaim.
D
It is ineffective because it does not acknowledge any part of the counterclaim.
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Read the excerpt from act 3, scene 2, of Julius Caesar.[BRUTUS.] If then that friend demandwhy Brutus rose against Caesar, this is my answer:not that I loved Caesar less, but that I lovedRome more. Had you rather Caesar were living, anddie all slaves, than that Caesar were dead, to liveall free men? As Caesar loved me, I weep for him.As he was fortunate, I rejoice at it. As he wasvaliant, I honour him. But as he was ambitious, Islew him. There is tears for his love, joy for hisfortune, honour for his valour, and death for hisambition.

A
The crowd rises up against the conspirators.
B
The crowd mourns Caesar for his generosity.
C
The crowd begins to accept the argument that the conspirators were obligated to murder Caesar.
D
The crowd believes that Brutus was lied to by Cassius.
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Read the paragraph.(1) When I get to my home town, my first stop will be my uncle’s old gas station to fill the car. (2) My second stop will be Lancer’s Diner for some homemade cherry pie. (3) Next, I’ll drop in for a visit with old Mr. Butterworth, who lived next door to us. (4) My last stop will be the house I grew up in to see who lives there now.

A
Sentence 1 should be revised to read, “When I get to my hometown, my first stop will be my uncle’s old gas station.”
B
Sentence 2 should be revised to read, “After that I will stop at Lancer’s Diner for some homemade cherry pie.”
C
Sentence 3 should be revised to read, “My next stop will be old Mr. Butterworth’s for a chat with my favorite neighbor.”
D
Sentence 4 should be revised to read, “My last stop will be the house in which I grew up to see who lives there now.”
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Which scenario shows an example of situational irony?

A
Portia says she believes Brutus, when really, she thinks he is lying to her.
B
Brutus lies to Portia about his health, knowing that he is fine.
C
The audience knows that Brutus is actually ill even though Brutus does not.
D
Brutus says that he is about to do something that will make him well, but his actions bring about his death.

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