15 Questions
What is the topic of a passage?
What the passage is about
Which term is sometimes used interchangeably with the argument of a passage?
The main claim
What distinguishes the argument of a passage from the topic?
The argument is the author's point of view about the topic
What makes the argument of a passage debatable?
It cannot be argued from the other side
In what way can passages on the same topic make different arguments?
They have different supporting points
What is a common requirement in many test questions related to passages?
Identifying the topic or the argument of a given passage
In the example given about global warming passages, what is the common factor among the three different arguments?
They all have different supporting points
What is the topic of the first passage?
Pirates and Ninjas
What is the author's argument in the first passage?
Ninjas are cooler than pirates
What is the topic of the second passage?
The value of games
What is the author's argument in the second passage?
Games are useful and not a waste of time
What does the author suggest about identifying the evidence or proof in a passage?
It is just as important as finding the argument
What does the author imply about the support for an argument?
It is essential for convincing arguments
In the first passage, what reasons does the author give to support the argument that ninjas are cooler than pirates?
Ninjas are more hygienic and fashionable
In the second passage, what does the author mention as the benefits of active games like tag?
They can help protect against childhood obesity
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