Which of the following is most likely a sign of a manipulative structure?
Which of the following is most likely a sign of a manipulative structure?
a.
Burying counterevidence where readers are unlikely to weigh it fairly
b.
Placing evidence close to the claims it supports in each section
c.
Handling counterarguments visibly in their own clearly marked sections
d.
Using signposting to mark clear shifts between argument sections
When a writer borrows a term from law or science and applies it to a new situation, the primary effect is:
a.
narrowing the argument to a specific technical audience
b.
lending the new situation the authority of the older field
c.
expanding the argument beyond what the available evidence supports
d.
replacing emotional language with neutral and precise description
Which of the following is the most important question to ask when evaluating whether a writer's bias affects credibility?
a.
Does the writer have a personal connection to the subject being argued?
b.
Does the writer use more emotional language than neutral language?
c.
Does the writer define key terms before introducing supporting evidence?
d.
Does the writer's structure and language handle evidence fairly despite the angle taken?
a.
Burying counterevidence where readers are unlikely to weigh it fairly
b.
Placing evidence close to the claims it supports in each section
c.
Handling counterarguments visibly in their own clearly marked sections
d.
Using signposting to mark clear shifts between argument sections
When a writer borrows a term from law or science and applies it to a new situation, the primary effect is:
a.
narrowing the argument to a specific technical audience
b.
lending the new situation the authority of the older field
c.
expanding the argument beyond what the available evidence supports
d.
replacing emotional language with neutral and precise description
Which of the following is the most important question to ask when evaluating whether a writer's bias affects credibility?
a.
Does the writer have a personal connection to the subject being argued?
b.
Does the writer use more emotional language than neutral language?
c.
Does the writer define key terms before introducing supporting evidence?
d.
Does the writer's structure and language handle evidence fairly despite the angle taken?

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