THEA THEA Reading 4

Question 1

A passage argues: 'If we allow one exception to the rule, soon everyone will demand exceptions, and the rule will be meaningless.' This is an example of which logical fallacy?

Accepted Answer

Slippery slope

Answer

Slippery slope assumes that one action will inevitably lead to an extreme chain of negative consequences.

Question 2

The word 'ephemeral' in the context 'the ephemeral beauty of cherry blossoms lasts only a week' most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Lasting only a short time

Answer

'Ephemeral' means lasting for a very short time, consistent with the context clue 'only a week.'

Question 3

A passage begins with a broad statement about human nature and then uses three specific examples to support it. This structure is known as:

Accepted Answer

Deductive reasoning from general to specific

Answer

Starting with a general claim and supporting it with specific examples is deductive reasoning structure.

Question 4

In the sentence 'The deadline loomed like a storm cloud on the horizon,' what is the effect of the simile?

Accepted Answer

It creates a sense of threat and foreboding about the deadline

Answer

Comparing the deadline to a storm cloud uses the negative connotations of storms to create a feeling of dread.

Question 5

A student reads a passage and wants to distinguish between facts and opinions. Which of the following is a FACT?

Accepted Answer

The bill was signed into law on March 15, 1965

Answer

A specific, verifiable date is a fact; the other options contain subjective judgments that cannot be objectively verified.

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THEA THEA Reading 4