29 Questions
What is the purpose of becoming aware of the circumstances of the indigenous community?
To provide support to their causes
Which type of assertion involves compelling individuals to be firm due to lack of response to basic assertions?
Escalating Assertion
What distinguishes a claim of policy?
It requires convincing the audience of the proposed action's benefits
In I-Language Assertion, what is the effect of questioning the president?
Leads to better understanding
Which term is often used in claims of policy?
Should
What could lead people to revolt against the government according to the text?
Lack of response to basic assertions
In the example 'Bringing of electronic gadgets like laptops and iPods should be banned in schools,' what type of claim is being made?
Claim of policy
What is one of the effects of blind faith mentioned in the text?
Biased judgment
What are some harmful effects of excessive coffee consumption?
Insomnia, nervousness, and restlessness
Which type of claim focuses on proving a statement to be true or false?
Claim of fact
What do economic policies primarily aim to benefit according to the text?
Public employment and expenditures benefitting the poor
What does intentionality refer to in the context of a text?
The purpose of the author
Which characteristic of a text is related to how factual the information is?
Acceptability
What is one of the goals as a reader mentioned in the text?
To recognize the author's main point and central idea
Why is critical thinking considered a necessary skill in reading?
To question and analyze what is being read
What does critical reading involve according to the text?
Understanding the text's meaning and analyzing the topic development
Which characteristic of a text refers to the connection of the succeeding discourse to the previous one?
Intertextuality
What are some forms of evidence mentioned in the text?
Facts, statistics, and anecdotes
Why is it important to cite evidence according to the text?
To make your writing more believable
What does good evidence do for a claim according to the text?
Strengthens your writing
Which of the following is NOT a common verb used to introduce textual evidence?
Sing
What criteria should you consider when looking for any text evidence?
Relevancy and timeliness
What skills will every person need in the workplace?
Reading and writing
What is the main claim regarding abortion from the text?
Women should have the right to choose what to do with their bodies.
What was the historical treatment of unmarried pregnant women according to the text?
They were socially shunned and denied opportunities.
Why does the text mention the historical treatment of bastards?
To highlight the harsh treatment of children born out of wedlock.
What is the stance of the text on men's role in pregnancy?
Men cause women to be pregnant but women bear the pregnancy alone.
What is the author's view on government intervention in personal decisions?
Government should support women's right to choose.
How does the text view women's control over their bodies?
Women should have absolute control over their bodies.
Study Notes
Explicit and Implicit Claims
- Explicit claims: stated directly in the passage
- Implicit claims: not stated directly, but understood through clues in the text
Critical Reading
- Critical reading: analysis that involves a deeper examination of claims, supporting points, and counterarguments
- Goals of critical reading:
- Recognize the author's main point and central idea
- Distinguish support for the point
- Interpret the meaning of claims
- Importance of critical thinking in reading
Claims
- Types of claims:
- Claim of fact: statement that can be proven true or false
- Claim of value: statement that expresses a judgment or attitude
- Claim of policy: proposes a course of action
- Examples of claims:
- Policy: Abortion should remain legal
- Fact: Coffee has caffeine and can make a person's mind active
- Value: Taking coffee is good for stimulating the brain
Evidence
- Types of evidence:
- Facts
- Statistics
- Anecdotes
- Expert testimony
- Graphical evidence
- Citing evidence:
- Examples of phrases to introduce textual evidence
- Criteria for evaluating evidence: relevance, credibility, and sufficiency
Assertions
- Types of assertions:
- Escalating assertion: arises from a lack of response to basic assertions
- I-language assertion: expresses feelings and desires based on the effect of one's behavior
Test your knowledge on identifying explicit and implicit claims in texts. Learn how to recognize textual evidence that is stated directly or understood through clues in the text.
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