Explicit and Implicit Quiz: Understand Claims in Texts

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What is the purpose of becoming aware of the circumstances of the indigenous community?

To promote militarization in their homes

To provide support to their causes (correct)

To feel their suffering

To ignore their situation

Which type of assertion involves compelling individuals to be firm due to lack of response to basic assertions?

Deescalating Assertion

Passive Assertion

Escalating Assertion (correct)

I-Language Assertion

What distinguishes a claim of policy?

It focuses on proving a statement to be true or false

It discusses the ethical implications of an issue

It involves evaluating the importance of a subject

It requires convincing the audience of the proposed action's benefits (correct)

In I-Language Assertion, what is the effect of questioning the president?

Leads to better understanding Signup and view all the answers

Which term is often used in claims of policy?

Should Signup and view all the answers

What could lead people to revolt against the government according to the text?

Lack of response to basic assertions Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the effects of blind faith mentioned in the text?

Biased judgment Signup and view all the answers

What are some harmful effects of excessive coffee consumption?

Insomnia, nervousness, and restlessness Signup and view all the answers

Which type of claim focuses on proving a statement to be true or false?

Claim of fact Signup and view all the answers

What do economic policies primarily aim to benefit according to the text?

Public employment and expenditures benefitting the poor Signup and view all the answers

What does intentionality refer to in the context of a text?

The purpose of the author Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic of a text is related to how factual the information is?

Acceptability Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the goals as a reader mentioned in the text?

To recognize the author's main point and central idea Signup and view all the answers

Why is critical thinking considered a necessary skill in reading?

To question and analyze what is being read Signup and view all the answers

What does critical reading involve according to the text?

Understanding the text's meaning and analyzing the topic development Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic of a text refers to the connection of the succeeding discourse to the previous one?

Intertextuality Signup and view all the answers

What are some forms of evidence mentioned in the text?

Facts, statistics, and anecdotes Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to cite evidence according to the text?

To make your writing more believable Signup and view all the answers

What does good evidence do for a claim according to the text?

Strengthens your writing Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common verb used to introduce textual evidence?

Sing Signup and view all the answers

What criteria should you consider when looking for any text evidence?

Relevancy and timeliness Signup and view all the answers

What skills will every person need in the workplace?

Reading and writing Signup and view all the answers

What is the main claim regarding abortion from the text?

Women should have the right to choose what to do with their bodies. Signup and view all the answers

What was the historical treatment of unmarried pregnant women according to the text?

They were socially shunned and denied opportunities. Signup and view all the answers

Why does the text mention the historical treatment of bastards?

To highlight the harsh treatment of children born out of wedlock. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's view on government intervention in personal decisions?

Government should support women's right to choose. Signup and view all the answers

How does the text view women's control over their bodies?

Women should have absolute control over their bodies. Signup and view all the answers

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

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