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  1. Which strategy BEST helps a reader identify the main argument in a persuasive text?

    Answer: Locate the thesis and supporting claims

    The thesis states the central claim, and supporting claims build the argument; together they reveal the author's main argument.

  2. A weather report predicts a 70% chance of rain. A student says, 'It will definitely rain.' This is an example of:

    Answer: Overgeneralization from probability

    Treating a probability as a certainty is an overgeneralization; 70% means it might not rain.

  3. What is a COUNTERARGUMENT used for in persuasive writing?

    Answer: To acknowledge and then refute an opposing viewpoint

    Addressing and then refuting a counterargument strengthens a persuasive essay by showing the author considered other views.

  4. Which of the following is the STRONGEST example of inductive reasoning?

    Answer: Every dog I have ever seen has four legs; therefore all dogs probably have four legs.

    Inductive reasoning draws a general conclusion from specific observations, making it probable but not certain.

  5. A politician says, 'You are either with us or against us.' Which fallacy is this?

    Answer: False dilemma

    Presenting only two options when more exist is a false dilemma (either/or fallacy).

  6. When comparing two texts on the same topic, a critical thinker should FIRST:

    Answer: Identify each author's purpose and perspective

    Understanding each author's purpose and perspective reveals potential bias and helps evaluate claims more fairly.

  7. A student concludes that a new study drug works because she got an A after using it once. What type of reasoning error is this?

    Answer: Hasty generalization

    Drawing a broad conclusion from a single personal experience is a hasty generalization.

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