Critical Reading Flashcards
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On the TAP, 'inductive reasoning' works by:
Answer: Drawing a general conclusion from specific observations
Inductive reasoning gathers specific instances and draws a broad conclusion from them.
A TAP Critical Reading question asks about 'evidence quality.' Which type of evidence is typically strongest?
Answer: Peer-reviewed research data
Peer-reviewed research provides empirical, verified data reviewed by other experts, making it strong evidence.
On the TAP, which signal phrase indicates a conclusion is being drawn?
Answer: Therefore
'Therefore' signals that the following statement is a conclusion drawn from prior evidence or reasoning.
On the TAP Critical Reading section, which strategy best helps evaluate an author's credibility?
Answer: Checking the author's qualifications and sources cited
Credibility is established through the author's expertise, the quality of sources cited, and the accuracy of information.
On the TAP, a passage that uses 'loaded language' is attempting to:
Answer: Use emotionally charged words to influence the reader's reaction
Loaded language uses words with strong emotional connotations to sway the reader rather than inform objectively.
On the TAP, the term 'rhetorical appeal to authority' describes:
Answer: Citing irrelevant celebrity opinions as expert evidence
Appeal to authority can be a fallacy when irrelevant or unqualified figures are cited as experts on a topic.
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