View or listen to a speech by a well-known actor, and then evaluate it in writing. 1. What is the speaker’s viewpoint? What is his claim?
2. What reasons does the speaker provide to support his viewpoint or claim?
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3. What evidence does the speaker provide to support his reasons?
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4. What counterclaims does the speaker address, and how does he respond to them?
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5. What examples of fallacious reasoning, distorted or weak evidence, and exaggerated language occur in the speech?
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6. Write a 1–2 paragraph evaluation of the speaker’s argument. Discuss whether the speaker used valid reasoning and sufficient evidence to support his viewpoint.
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Which statement best describes how these paragraphs develop the central idea of the article? a- they elaborate on the idea that the offer has been made with youngsters in mind. b- they provide additional information as to why the prize is a wagon instead of something else. c- they support the idea that the wagon is attractive to youngsters and is a worthy prize. d- they introduce the idea that the newspaper is a generous organization. read paragraphs 4 and 5. the disc wheel coaster wagon is thirty-six inches long and sixteen inches wide. the coaster is built exactly like a high-powered automobile. the disc wheels have rubber tires and true roller bearings. it runs as smoothly as an eight-cylinder automobile. it is built of the strongest wood and is equipped with a reliable hand brake, enabling the owner to stop in an instant. the tongue—usually the first thing about a wagon to break and render the wagon unserviceable—is so stout that a man can jump on it without breaking it.