AWA Critical Thinking & Argument Analysis

Question 1

What is the primary goal of critical thinking?

Accepted Answer

Analyze and evaluate arguments

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Memorize facts

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Accept opinions quickly

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Use emotional appeals

Question 2

Which of the following best defines an argument in writing?

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A claim supported by reasoning

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A personal opinion

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An emotional plea

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A list of facts

Question 3

How can a writer recognize a weak argument?

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By spotting fallacies or lack of support

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If it’s long

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If it uses technical terms

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If it has many quotes

Question 4

Why is considering counterarguments important?

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It shows awareness and strengthens argument

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It adds confusion

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It weakens the claim

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It makes the paper longer

Question 5

Which is an example of a logical fallacy?

Accepted Answer

Ad hominem attack

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Stating a thesis

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Using statistics

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Quoting a source

Question 6

What is the role of evidence in argument analysis?

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To support claims persuasively

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To entertain

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To increase word count

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To confuse the reader

Question 7

How should assumptions be treated in analysis?

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Ignored if unclear

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Always accepted

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Used to end the essay

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Evaluated for validity

Question 8

What does a critical thinker avoid?

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Jumping to conclusions

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Taking notes

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Making outlines

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Using research

Question 9

Why is bias a concern in argument analysis?

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It distorts reasoning

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It helps persuade more

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It makes writing shorter

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It improves grammar