GRE Argument Analysis Essay 3

Question 1

The 'slippery slope' fallacy assumes that:

Accepted Answer

One step will inevitably lead to a chain of extreme consequences

Answer

The slippery slope fallacy claims that a small initial action will unavoidably lead to extreme or disastrous outcomes without sufficient justification.

Question 2

Which of the following best strengthens rather than weakens an argument's survey data?

Accepted Answer

Confirmation that survey respondents were randomly and broadly selected

Answer

Random and broad selection strengthens a sample's representativeness, directly addressing the common flaw of unrepresentative data.

Question 3

Which of these is NOT an appropriate approach in a GRE Argument Analysis essay?

Accepted Answer

Expressing whether you personally agree with the conclusion

Answer

The 'Analyze an Argument' task requires logical critique, not personal opinion — stating your own view is off-task and lowers your score.

Question 4

In the GRE Argument task, what does the prompt instruction to 'discuss' direct you to do?

Accepted Answer

Analyze specific logical flaws as directed by the prompt instructions

Answer

GRE Argument prompts use 'discuss' to direct you to analyze specific aspects of the argument's logic, such as its assumptions, evidence, or alternative explanations.

Question 5

What is the approximate target length for a high-scoring GRE Argument Analysis essay?

Accepted Answer

500–600 words

Answer

Most high-scoring GRE Argument Analysis essays are approximately 500–600 words, demonstrating thorough analysis without unnecessary padding.

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