Critical Reading Flashcards
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On the TAP Critical Reading section, an 'argument' in a passage consists of:
Answer: A claim supported by evidence and reasoning
An argument combines a central claim with supporting evidence and reasoning to persuade the reader.
Which of the following is an example of a logical fallacy tested on the TAP?
Answer: Ad hominem: attacking the person rather than the argument
An ad hominem fallacy attacks the speaker's character instead of addressing their argument.
On the TAP, 'bias' in a reading passage refers to:
Answer: An unfair preference or prejudice that affects objectivity
Bias is a tendency to favor one perspective unfairly, which can distort information presented in a text.
When a TAP passage distinguishes between 'fact' and 'opinion,' a fact is best described as:
Answer: A statement that can be verified as true or false
A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false through evidence, unlike an opinion.
On the TAP Critical Reading section, 'deductive reasoning' moves from:
Answer: A general principle to a specific conclusion
Deductive reasoning starts with a general premise and applies it to reach a specific conclusion.
A TAP passage contains a 'counterargument.' This is best described as:
Answer: An opposing viewpoint addressed within the passage
A counterargument presents an opposing view, which the author then typically refutes to strengthen their position.
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