Choosing Language

Question 1

What makes this appeal convincing?“The worst case was a patient who died as a direct result of a toothache.”

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It appeals to emotion and pity.

Question 2

Identify the reason.

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Too few Americans have insurance.

Question 3

Check any that you included in your response.

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Everyone could get insurance.; Everyone could get preventative care.; People would not wait until it was “too late.”

Question 4

Which of the following possible answers did you include? Check any that you mentioned.

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It uses anecdotal and statistical evidence.; It presents a clear claim.; It supports the claim with reasons.; It supports reasons with evidence.; It appeals to logos and pathos.; While it does rely on some emotion, it also presents facts.

Question 5

What is the first reason the author addresses?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Government management is unfavorable.

Question 6

The conclusion appeals to pathos by referencing .

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freedom

Question 7

Which of the following answers did you include? Check any that you mentioned.

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It uses statistical evidence.; It presents a clear claim as a thesis.; It supports the claim with reasons.; It supports reasons with evidence.; It appeals to logos, pathos, and ethos.; While it does rely on some emotion, it also presents facts.

Question 8

Which statements describe your thesis?

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It is a complete sentence.; It identifies which editorial is more effective.; It includes specific reasons why the editorials are effective.

Question 9

What is the most important evidential support?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Decreased care is most concerning.

Question 10

The conclusion appeals to logos by claiming that universal health care .

Revolt · Accepted Answer

has more problems than benefits

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