31 Questions
What is the primary purpose of a position paper?
To assert a specific position and persuade
Which part of the position paper contains the restated main points and suggested courses of action?
Conclusion
What is a characteristic of a good position paper?
It aims to persuade and advocate a specific position
Which argument supports the legalization of divorce in the Philippines?
Divorce is beneficial to battered wives due to strict annulment laws
What is the primary purpose of a manifesto?
To persuade and advocate a specific position
In a manifesto, what is the main point or claim that the writer is advocating called?
Thesis
What is the term used for the main point or claim that the writer is advocating in a manifesto?
Thesis
What logical fallacy presents an argument as one of only two options despite the presence of multiple possibilities?
False Dilemma
What is the primary purpose of a manifesto?
To persuade and advocate a specific position
What error in reasoning is also called Fallacy?
False Dilemma
What example represents the fallacy of Hasty Generalization?
"The recent movie was a blockbuster; it must be the best movie in the century"
Which part of a position paper contains several paragraphs, background information, and supporting evidence or facts?
Body
What is a document publicly declaring the position or program of an issuer?
Manifesto
What is considered a criterion in assessing the suitability of a source to show the relevance of the sources?
Currency or date of publication
What is another name for "the recent movie was a blockbuster; it must be the best movie in the century"?
Bandwagon fallacy
What is the primary purpose of a position paper?
To persuade and advocate a specific position
In a manifesto, what is the main point or claim that the writer is advocating called?
Thesis
Which argument supports the legalization of divorce in the Philippines?
Divorce is beneficial to battered wives in certain situations
What example represents the fallacy of Hasty Generalization?
'I met three people from Texas and they were all rude; therefore, everyone from Texas must be rude.'
What is considered a criterion in assessing the suitability of a source to show the relevance of the sources?
The publication date
What error in reasoning is also called Fallacy?
Error in reasoning
What logical fallacy presents an argument as one of only two options despite the presence of multiple possibilities?
False Dilemma
Which logical fallacy is exemplified by the statement: 'The recent movie was a blockbuster; it must be the best movie in the century'?
Bandwagon
What is the primary purpose of a manifesto?
To persuade and advocate a specific position
In a manifesto, what is the main point or claim that the writer is advocating called?
Thesis
What example represents the fallacy of Hasty Generalization?
'If you've seen one, you've seen them all.'
What error in reasoning is also called Fallacy?
Non Sequitur
Considering the currency or date of publication in assessing the suitability of a source for an argument shows:
The relevance of the sources
What is another name for 'The recent movie was a blockbuster; it must be the best movie in the century'?
Ad Populum
What is considered a criterion in assessing the suitability of a source to show the relevance of the sources?
Currency or date of publication
What error should one prevent to avoid slippery slope fallacy when discussing government policies?
Predicting extreme consequences without solid evidence
Prepare for your English for Academic and Professional Purposes Quarter 2 assessment with this review quiz. Test your knowledge on position papers and persuasive writing.
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