Free TAP Writing Techniques Questions and Answers

Question 1

A stated opinion that requires further support is known as

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A claim

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A fact

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a big name

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Evidence

Question 2

An appeal to reason will...

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Use facts, numbers, reason, and data to support the argument

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Build a sense of urgency in the audience

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Appeal to an audience by gaining their trust

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Use credible or expert testimony in the argument

Question 3

Attempting to persuade a reader by triggering their feelings about a subject is known as...

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An appeal to emotions

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An appeal to reason

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An appeal to authority

Question 4

When the ad reports that 3 out of 4 doctors recommend their product, this is...

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An appeal to authority

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An appeal to reason

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An appeal to emotions

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An appeal to good health

Question 5

A car salesperson who wants to sell you a car may attempt to persuade you by relating to you personally. They may say things like, "I have a son/daughter your age and I will help you out," or "I know how hard the economy is....believe me...I will cut you a deal."  This tactic is called

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Appeals to emotions

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Appeals to reason

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Appeals to authority

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A scam

Question 6

Choose the BEST big name for the following claim: The sport of wrestling puts the most academic stress on high school athletes.

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Jerome Singleton, President of the High School League

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Mikel Nelson, CHS Varsity Wrestler

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Coach Kemper Amick, Head Football Coach CHS

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Shenequa Coles, Principal of CHS

Question 7

The link below displays an example of: http://www.bls.gov/emp/ep_chart_001.htm

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Using research to make the argument convincing

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Incorporating emotions to persuade the audience

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Displaying images that develop a sense of urgency in the viewer

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Attempting to persuade through skepicism

Question 8

You and your parents are sitting with your teacher in an attempt to get you to do better in school and believe that your education is the most important factor in your future success.  Your teacher shows you your grade progress reports, the attendance numbers, and the number of referrals you have received.  In an effort to get you to change your ways, the strategy employed here is:

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An appeal to reason

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An appeal to authority

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An appeal to emotions

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An appeal to fear

Question 9

If you are trying to persuade a friend not to leave a party with individuals that you know are going to do something illegal, your best strategy would be an appeal to emotions.

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TRUE

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FALSE

Question 10

Two components of an educational objective are:

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Expected behavior and learner’s outcome

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Cognitive and affective

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Performance and skills

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General and specific