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Research Workshop: Writing and Presenting the Argumentative Essay, Part 2 — Quiz Answers

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The use of images such as graphs and photos in a presentation

A
could possibly send conflicting messages to an audience.
B
can help communicate information visually.
C
can replace reasons and evidence in a speech.
D
could potentially distract audiences from an argument.
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In an argumentative speech, include second-person pronouns to

A
establish yourself as an expert on the subject.
B
show that everyone should share your opinion.
C
connect and engage with your audience.
D
demonstrate that you are removed from the topic.
3

The use of visual cues and transitions in presentations can

A
entertain the audience.
B
orient the audience.
C
inform the audience.
D
distract the audience.
4

What is one benefit of giving an argumentative speech as opposed to publishing an argumentative essay?

A
The speaker can connect with the audience on a personal level.
B
The speaker can edit the speech during the presentation.
C
The audience has extra time to digest the information.
D
The audience can consider the merit of the argument.
5

The thesis statement of an argumentative speech is also known as

A
the claim.
B
the reasons.
C
the counterclaim.
D
the evidence.
6

What is the best reason it is helpful to practice a presentation in front of a friend or family member?

A
to decide the best way to incorporate jokes or anecdotes
B
to get feedback on strong and weak points in your presentation
C
to receive validation for your ideas and opinions
D
to determine which side of the topic you want to argue
7

What evidence best supports the claim that vegetarians have multiple choices for protein?

A
Pork tenderloin is full of protein and it is leaner today than your mother’s pork tenderloin was.
B
It is important to eat protein early in the morning to help you feel full throughout the day.
C
Milk, cheese, and yogurt are valuable sources of protein that offer calcium as a bonus nutrient.
D
Many people enjoy beans as a side dish to complement protein-rich meats and fish.
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Which statement best describes an appropriate image for a presentation slide?

A
The image provides evidence for an argument but does not emphasize any key points.
B
The image should not be too engaging to the audience, because this may distract them.
C
The image should be overly emotive, especially when used with a highly logical argument.
D
The image engages the audience and provides visual representations of logical evidence.
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Which statement best describes a good presentation slide?

A
It is preferable to include as much text as possible.
B
A number of fancy fonts will add depth to the slide.
C
Keep it simple and remember that less is usually best.
D
A dark-colored background will highlight the text well.
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Read the following paragraph. Many Americans favor football, baseball, and basketball. However, this differs from international preferences. In fact, soccer, cricket, and field hockey are the world’s most popular sports. Which rewrite of this paragraph would be appropriate for an argumentative speech but not an argumentative essay?

A
To say that you don’t like soccer, cricket, or field hockey because they are not typical American sports makes you sound dumb. Those three sports are the most popular around the world.
B
Typical American sports fans love football, baseball, and basketball. Those are not the most popular sports around the globe, however. Internationally, most sports fans prefer cricket, field hockey, and soccer most of all.
C
You should probably pay close attention to sports like soccer, cricket, and field hockey because they are way better than football, for sure. They are also the most popular sports worldwide.
D
Do you play sports? Have you ever given soccer, cricket, or field hockey a try? You might be surprised to learn they are the world’s most popular sports. Statistically speaking, they are more popular than typical American sports such as baseball and basketball.

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