When you choose to qualify in an essay response, you provide persuasive evidence that (5 points)

supports the original author's claims

refutes the original author's claims

balances the original author's claims

discounts the original author's claims
2.
(03.04 lc)
when you disagree with an author's points, which approach are you using? (5 points)

defend

challenge

qualify

quantify
3.
(03.04 mc)
read the statement and then select the type of essay response approach it uses. (5 points)

according to stevenson, people who focus on their work too much have no "curiosity" for life. this is an unfair assessment of the hard workers in our society. surely stevenson can appreciate that these people likely have great curiosity for their profession that encourages them to work as hard as they do.

defend

challenge

qualify

quantify
4.
(03.04 mc)
read the statement and then select the essay response approach it uses. (5 points)

according to stevenson, "success in life" is not achieved by staying quiet and still during downtime. for some people, this may be absolutely true. it is important to take advantage of the opportunity to be idle. however, not all people enjoy life and stretch themselves in the same way.

defend

challenge

qualify

quantify
5.
(03.04 mc)
what is the main reason for asking yourself what you disagree with in a particular text? (5 points)

it you prepare to defend the author's claim.

it you prepare to challenge the author's claim.

it you prepare to question the main ideas.

it you prepare to establish the strengths of the text.
6.
(03.04 mc)
read the following student perspective and then choose your answer.

according to campbell's article, a growing america lost touch with its elected officials. the advent of television was hailed as the solution to the communication gap and he feels it has succeeded. this assertion is not true. just because political information can be found on television doesn't mean americans take advantage of this communication. surely the popularity of soap operas, reality shows, and televised sporting events has far overshadowed any interest in televised political affairs.

which approach is the student taking to the argument essay? (5 points)

the student is defending the author's claim.

the student is challenging the author's claim.

the student is qualifying the author's claim.

the student's perspective is unclear.
7.
(03.04 mc)
read the following student perspective and then choose your answer.

one of campbell's fervent hope was that upon the widespread distribution of televisions throughout america, national political awareness and interest would increase due to the availability of information. the plethora of politically-based networks and news stations are sure proof that his vision was achieved.

which approach is the student taking to the argument essay? (5 points)

the student is defending the author's claim.

the student is challenging the author's claim.

the student is qualifying the author's claim.

the student's perspective is unclear.