Question 1

What type of argument draws conclusions based on an insufficient number of cases?

Accepted Answer

The type of argument that draws conclusi

Question 2

Which method of addressing opposing viewpoints is likely to be LEAST effective?

Accepted Answer

A)  Point out any problems in the logic of the opposing viewpoint or the facts used to support it. 
B)  Try to reconcile the opposing viewpoint with your own. 
C)  Avoid discussing the opposing viewpoint. 
D)  Show that the opposing viewpoint is less strong and attractive than your own. 
A)  Point out any problems in the logic of the opposing viewpoint or the facts used to support it. 
B)  Try to reconcile the opposing viewpoint with your own. 
C)  Avoid discussing the opposing viewpoint. 
D)  Show that the opposing viewpoint is less strong and attractive than your own.

Question 3

The following statement appears in a brochure supporting a law to allow ducks on a lake on a college campus: "In the other states that have allowed ducks on campus, we know of no adverse encounters between ducks and people to date." What type of reasoning does the passage display?

Accepted Answer

A)  arguing from ignorance 
B)  arguing from authority 
C)  post hoc reasoning 
D)  circular argument 
A)  arguing from ignorance 
B)  arguing from authority 
C)  post hoc reasoning 
D)  circular argument

Question 4

An argument using an appeal to pity is focused on what element?

Accepted Answer

A)  logic 
B)  emotion 
C)  memory 
D)  the speaker or writer 
A)  logic 
B)  emotion 
C)  memory 
D)  the speaker or writer

Question 5

Give an example of an informational constraint that you might confront in completing a project.

Accepted Answer

An example of an informational constrain

Question 6

What type of argument is made against the writer, rather than against the writer's argument?

Accepted Answer

The type of argument made against the wr

Question 7

Which characteristic of an attractive professional persona does the writer of the following excerpt NOT exhibit? As you probably already know, we have a problem with our current documentation. Users cannot easily locate the serial numbers necessary to complete the online registration step. The solution below will help us address this problem and eliminate the customer-support calls we get. It will also solve a few other problems. Last week, others suggested different solutions. However, I know they will not work. The best course of action is to prominently display the serial numbers at the start of the chapter labeled "Registering Your Product." Our users expect to find the numbers in this chapter.

Accepted Answer

A)  cooperativeness 
B)  moderation 
C)  fair-mindedness 
D)  modesty 
A)  cooperativeness 
B)  moderation 
C)  fair-mindedness 
D)  modesty

Question 8

When used as evidence, what does an effective example do?

Accepted Answer

A)  It makes concrete ideas more abstract. 
B)  It makes abstract ideas more concrete. 
C)  It makes concrete ideas more figurative. 
D)  It makes abstractions less didactic. 
A)  It makes concrete ideas more abstract. 
B)  It makes abstract ideas more concrete. 
C)  It makes concrete ideas more figurative. 
D)  It makes abstractions less didactic.

Question 9

Which are the four categories of evidence to which people usually respond favorably?

Accepted Answer

A)  numerical data, examples, visual evidence, and celebrity testimony 
B)  expert testimony, ideologies, numerical data, and commonsense arguments 
C)  examples, numerical data, visual evidence, and expert testimony 
D)  verbal data, numerical data, expert testimony, and implications 
A)  numerical data, examples, visual evidence, and celebrity testimony 
B)  expert testimony, ideologies, numerical data, and commonsense arguments 
C)  examples, numerical data, visual evidence, and expert testimony 
D)  verbal data, numerical data, expert testimony, and implications

Question 10

The following statement appears in a university's report to its board of regents: "Several other notable universities, including Stanford and Harvard, are offering massive, open online classes, or MOOCs. It is imperative for Old State University to keep pace in the educational marketplace." What type of reasoning does the passage display?

Accepted Answer

A)  arguing from ignorance 
B)  circular argument 
C)  ad hominem argument 
D)  ad populum argument 
A)  arguing from ignorance 
B)  circular argument 
C)  ad hominem argument 
D)  ad populum argument

Question 11

Graphics and design elements are relatively unimportant in communicating persuasively.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The following statement appears in a proposal to install a large pond near an amphitheater: "Jones Company is an expert in pond preparation. We installed our first pond at Jameson Park earlier this year." What type of reasoning does the passage display?

Accepted Answer

A)  post hoc reasoning 
B)  inadequate sampling 
C)  arguing from ignorance 
D)  arguing from authority 
A)  post hoc reasoning 
B)  inadequate sampling 
C)  arguing from ignorance 
D)  arguing from authority

Question 13

It is most effective to present emotional appeals in isolation rather than in combination with other types of evidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What are readers likely to conclude if they notice that a report you have written contains several logical fallacies?

Accepted Answer

A)  The reasoning used in your report is supported by several effective examples. 
B)  The reasoning used in your report is logical and trustworthy. 
C)  The reasoning used in your report is illogical and untrustworthy. 
D)  The reasoning used in your report follows an effective pattern used in other good arguments. 
A)  The reasoning used in your report is supported by several effective examples. 
B)  The reasoning used in your report is logical and trustworthy. 
C)  The reasoning used in your report is illogical and untrustworthy. 
D)  The reasoning used in your report follows an effective pattern used in other good arguments.

Question 15

Chapter 8 discusses four broad goals of an audience. One is security. Which is NOT one of the other three goals?

Accepted Answer

A)  fair-mindedness 
B)  recognition 
C)  growth 
D)  connectedness 
A)  fair-mindedness 
B)  recognition 
C)  growth 
D)  connectedness

Question 16

Chapter 8 discusses eight kinds of constraints that can affect your work on a persuasive document. One type is information constraints. What are three other constraints listed in the chapter?

Accepted Answer

Three other constraints listed in the ch

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of an informational constraint that you might confront when completing a project?

Accepted Answer

A)  You know that your proposal would help the company, but you also know that the company can't afford to act on your proposal. 
B)  Your document would be most effective if it were printed in color, but your budget will allow for only black-and-white printing. 
C)  You have located advertising brochures and testimonials associated with the subject you're writing about, but you can't find reports on the kinds of controlled tests that would convince a skeptical reader. 
D)  You believe that your proposal would benefit the company, but you know that your manager strongly disagrees. 
A)  You know that your proposal would help the company, but you also know that the company can't afford to act on your proposal. 
B)  Your document would be most effective if it were printed in color, but your budget will allow for only black-and-white printing. 
C)  You have located advertising brochures and testimonials associated with the subject you're writing about, but you can't find reports on the kinds of controlled tests that would convince a skeptical reader. 
D)  You believe that your proposal would benefit the company, but you know that your manager strongly disagrees.

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT one of the elements of an argument?

Accepted Answer

A)  claim 
B)  persona 
C)  evidence 
D)  reasoning 
A)  claim 
B)  persona 
C)  evidence 
D)  reasoning

Question 19

If you are facing constraints in trying to persuade your audience, you are not an effective writer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Chapter 8 discusses the three elements of an argument. One is the claim. What are the other two?

Accepted Answer

In the context of constructing an argume

What type of argument draws conclusions based on an insufficient number of cases?

Which method of addressing opposing viewpoints is likely to be LEAST effective?

The following statement appears in a brochure supporting a law to allow ducks on a lake on a college campus: "In the other states that have allowed ducks on campus, we know of no adverse encounters between ducks and people to date." What type of reasoning does the passage display?

An argument using an appeal to pity is focused on what element?

Give an example of an informational constraint that you might confront in completing a project.

What type of argument is made against the writer, rather than against the writer's argument?

When used as evidence, what does an effective example do?

Which are the four categories of evidence to which people usually respond favorably?

Graphics and design elements are relatively unimportant in communicating persuasively.

The following statement appears in a proposal to install a large pond near an amphitheater: "Jones Company is an expert in pond preparation. We installed our first pond at Jameson Park earlier this year." What type of reasoning does the passage display?

It is most effective to present emotional appeals in isolation rather than in combination with other types of evidence.

What are readers likely to conclude if they notice that a report you have written contains several logical fallacies?

Chapter 8 discusses four broad goals of an audience. One is security. Which is NOT one of the other three goals?

Chapter 8 discusses eight kinds of constraints that can affect your work on a persuasive document. One type is information constraints. What are three other constraints listed in the chapter?

Which of the following is an example of an informational constraint that you might confront when completing a project?

Which of the following is NOT one of the elements of an argument?

If you are facing constraints in trying to persuade your audience, you are not an effective writer.

Chapter 8 discusses the three elements of an argument. One is the claim. What are the other two?

Introduction to Technical Communication

Understanding Ethical and Legal Considerations

Writing Technical Documents

Writing Collaboratively

Analyzing Your Audience and Purpose

Researching Your Subject

Organizing Your Information

Emphasizing Important Information

Writing Correct and Effective Sentences

Designing Print and Online Documents

Creating Graphics

Evaluating and Testing Technical Documents

Corresponding in Print and Online

Applying for a Job

Writing Proposals

Writing Informational Reports

Writing Recommendation Reports

Writing Lab Reports

Writing Definitions, Descriptions, and Instructions

Making Oral Presentations

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Exam 8: Communicating Persuasively

What type of argument draws conclusions based on an insufficient number of cases?

Which method of addressing opposing viewpoints is likely to be LEAST effective?

The following statement appears in a brochure supporting a law to allow ducks on a lake on a college campus: "In the other states that have allowed ducks on campus, we know of no adverse encounters between ducks and people to date." What type of reasoning does the passage display?

An argument using an appeal to pity is focused on what element?

Give an example of an informational constraint that you might confront in completing a project.

What type of argument is made against the writer, rather than against the writer's argument?

When used as evidence, what does an effective example do?

Which are the four categories of evidence to which people usually respond favorably?

Graphics and design elements are relatively unimportant in communicating persuasively.

The following statement appears in a proposal to install a large pond near an amphitheater: "Jones Company is an expert in pond preparation. We installed our first pond at Jameson Park earlier this year." What type of reasoning does the passage display?

It is most effective to present emotional appeals in isolation rather than in combination with other types of evidence.

What are readers likely to conclude if they notice that a report you have written contains several logical fallacies?

Chapter 8 discusses four broad goals of an audience. One is security. Which is NOT one of the other three goals?

Chapter 8 discusses eight kinds of constraints that can affect your work on a persuasive document. One type is information constraints. What are three other constraints listed in the chapter?

Which of the following is an example of an informational constraint that you might confront when completing a project?

Which of the following is NOT one of the elements of an argument?

If you are facing constraints in trying to persuade your audience, you are not an effective writer.

Chapter 8 discusses the three elements of an argument. One is the claim. What are the other two?

Introduction to Technical Communication

Understanding Ethical and Legal Considerations

Writing Technical Documents

Writing Collaboratively

Analyzing Your Audience and Purpose

Researching Your Subject

Organizing Your Information

Emphasizing Important Information

Writing Correct and Effective Sentences

Designing Print and Online Documents

Creating Graphics

Evaluating and Testing Technical Documents

Corresponding in Print and Online

Applying for a Job

Writing Proposals

Writing Informational Reports

Writing Recommendation Reports

Writing Lab Reports

Writing Definitions, Descriptions, and Instructions

Making Oral Presentations

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