21/8/2021 Graded Quiz 8.

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ENG101_MH_V7 | Topic 8: Critical Reading and Logical Thought

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In this exercise, you will be reading and analyzing a short text.
Read the following letter to the editor from a local paper. Go through the seven-
step process of analyzing the text. Feel free to make notes on a copy of the
article. Then, answer the multiple choice questions and fill in the exercise that
follow.

Should driving while talking on a cell phone be illegal?

I wish to comment on the recent ordinance passed by City Council that bans the
use of cell phones while driving. First of all, driving while talking on the phone is
dangerous because these distracted drivers cause accidents. Secondly, it is
annoying to drive behind a person talking on the phone because they do not pay
attention. As a result, they may drive too slow or not move at the intersection
when the light changes. Furthermore, cell phones are not allowed on airplanes.
Why should a car be any different? We should all be proud of our city leaders for
addressing this problem.

Question 1
The purpose of this letter is to inform.
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of 6.00 True

False

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Question 2
Select the most appropriate place of publication for this piece:

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of 6.00 a. A personal blog post
b. An academic journal
c. A city newspaper’s editorial section
d. A city newspaper’s front page

Question 3 The author clearly states what he or she wishes to persuade readers of in the
Incorrect first sentence:

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of 6.00 Select one:
True

False

Question 4 Who is this author's audience? 

Correct

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of 6.00 a. Fellow citizens 
b. City Council 
c. Business owners 
d. United States Congress 

Question 5 The author of the piece is seeking a compromise. 

Correct

6.00 points out Select one:

of 6.00 True

False

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Read the following letter and analyze the solicitation for Lima Bean Green
Toothpaste. Answer the questions that follow by choosing the answer that best
satisfies the question.

Dear Resident:

Join the millions of trendy tooth brushers who have discovered the whitening,
brightening, cavity- fighting power of new and improved Lima Bean Green
Toothpaste!

You've probably heard the jingle from our television commercial:

"Lima Bean Green makes your teeth sparkling clean, it helps keep them healthy
and white, shiny, and bright."

The best thing about it is that it's absolutely true! We stand back behind our
toothpaste with 100% money back guarantee. There is nothing to lose, only
bright white shiny teeth to gain.

Just imagine. The love of your life walks up to you, and you smile, a bright white
smile. The time the two of you spend together is perfect because of your
dazzling white teeth. Other brands of toothpaste might promise you "dazzling
white teeth," but those corporations are deceiving you. Only Lima Bean Green
Toothpaste will give you the smile you desire.

Enclosed is a free trial size of Lima Bean Green Toothpaste. Try it for yourself,
and you will see the difference. Lima Bean Green is the only way to clean; it will
give you a smile worth being seen!

Sincerely,

Aspen L. Bean, President, Lima Bean Green Toothpaste

Question 6
Which best describes an either...or fallacy?:

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of 6.00 a. an argument that something is true because it is accepted by many
people
b. an argument based on insufficient evidence
c. an argument made against a person rather than an issue being discussed
d. an argument that only two positions exist, when in reality additional
options may be possible

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Question 7
Which of the following is an example of a bandwagon fallacy?

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of 6.00 a. Join the millions of trendy tooth brushers who have discovered the
whitening, brightening, cavity fighting power of new and improved Lima
Bean Green Toothpaste!
b. The time the two of you spend together is perfect because of your
dazzling white teeth.

c. Other brands of toothpaste might promise you "dazzling white teeth," but
those corporations are deceiving you.  Only Lima Bean Green Toothpaste
will give you the smile you desire.

d. Try it for yourself, and you will see the difference.

Question 8 Which fallacy is this sentence an example of?

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The time the two of you spend together is perfect because of your dazzling
of 6.00
white teeth.

Select one:
a. Non-sequitor 
b. False analogy 
c. Either or fallacy 
d. The red herring

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Question 9 Which logical fallacy is contained in this passage?

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Other brands of toothpaste might promise you "dazzling white teeth," but those
of 6.00
evilcorporations are deceiving you. Only Lima Bean Green Toothpaste will give
you the smile you desire.

Select one:
a. The ad hominem argument
b. The red herring
c. Erroneous cause 
d. Non-sequitor 

Question 10 Which of the following sentences contains a comma splice? 

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of 6.00 a. Lima Bean Green makes your teeth sparkling clean, it helps keep them
healthy and white, shiny, and bright. 
b. Try it for yourself, and you will see the difference. 
c. Join the millions of trendy tooth brushers who have discovered the
whitening, brightening, cavity fighting power of new and improved Lima
Bean Green Toothpaste!
d. Aspen L. Bean, President, Lima Bean Green Toothpaste 

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