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Argument Practice #3

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8 Nsɛmmisa

Hyɛ no nsow a efi ɔkyerɛwfo no hɔ:

claim, counterclaim, appeal, fallacy

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Consider the sentence: "Most of them [skateboarders] are not involved in extracurricular activities at school, because there's nothing for them to do." What type of logical fallacy is this?

Faulty Reasoning

Hasty Generalization

Either/Or Fallacy

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The author is supporting their argument by including a quotation from an emergency room doctor. What type of appeal is this an example of?

a logical appeal

an ethical appeal

an emotional appeal

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The first sentence of this paragraph is considered a...

thesis statement

hook

topic sentence

claim

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2.

Which of the following statements best represents the author's claim?

Many people dislike skateboarding.

Organized skateboarding can be safe.

Many students who skateboard aren't involved in other after school activities.

Schools should offer competitive skateboarding as an after-school activity.

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The author references a study. Then, he provides a statistic. What type of appeal is this an example of?

a logical appeal

an ethical appeal

an emotional appeal

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What is the central idea of this paragraph?

Most skateboarders aren't involved in extracurricular activities.

Most skateboarders have the same extracurricular interests.

Skateboarders often practice in the streets.

Schools should offer skateboarding as an after-school activity to help students become more involved at school.

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Consider the sentence: "Since skaters would be off the streets, it would be safer for the public, too." What type of appeal is this an example of?

a logical appeal

an ethical appeal

an emotional appeal

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8.

Which quotation reveals the author's counterclaim?

"Compared to other sports, skateboarding doesn't seem too bad."

"True, there is some risk involved, but that's no different from other athletics."

"Not only will students who skateboard become more involved, but they will also be in a safe environment."

"Many people who skateboard have nowhere to practice their skills other than the streets."