Grade 8 Quiz Applying Reading Standards to Literary Nonfiction - W.8.9.B

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1. Question
If a literary nonfiction piece provides a statistic without citing its source, the reader should:
- a. Assume the statistic is accurate.
- b. Be skeptical of the statistic's accuracy.
- c. Ignore the statistic.
- d. Consider the entire piece as false.
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What is the main goal of delineating an argument in a text?
- a. Summarizing the main points.
- b. Identifying and understanding the claims and evidence.
- c. Agreeing with the author's perspective.
- d. Countering the argument with a different perspective.
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In the context of literary nonfiction, a claim is:
- a. A factual statement that can't be disputed.
- b. An opinion or assertion that the author aims to prove.
- c. A question raised by the author.
- d. The main theme or moral of the story.
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Which of the following would be the most relevant evidence in an article arguing for the health benefits of a vegetarian diet?
- a. Personal testimonies from vegetarians about feeling healthier.
- b. Historical data about the prevalence of vegetarianism in ancient cultures.
- c. Statistical data showing reduced health risks among vegetarians.
- d. A detailed description of various vegetarian dishes.
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A flaw in reasoning that affects the validity of an argument is termed as:
- a. Anecdote.
- b. Fallacy.
- c. Delineation.
- d. Rhetoric.
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For an argument to be considered well-supported, it should:
- a. Have a strong emotional appeal.
- b. Be aligned with popular opinion.
- c. Include relevant and sufficient evidence.
- d. Be presented in a passionate manner.
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7. Question
Irrelevant evidence introduced in an argument serves to:
- a. Strengthen the author's claim.
- b. Confuse or mislead the reader.
- c. Provide a balanced perspective.
- d. Highlight the main points more effectively.
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8. Question
When a text provides multiple anecdotes without concrete data to support its claims, it can be said to lack:
- a. Rhetoric.
- b. Objective evidence.
- c. Subjective evidence.
- d. Narrative flow.
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9. Question
In a literary nonfiction essay arguing for the benefits of solar energy, which of the following would be considered irrelevant evidence?
- a. The history of solar energy.
- b. The number of sunny days in a year in California.
- c. An anecdote about the author's personal experience with solar energy.
- d. A fact about the life of Nikola Tesla.
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Which of the following best describes a “sound” argument?
- a. An argument based on opinions.
- b. An argument that appeals to emotions.
- c. An argument that is logical and well-supported.
- d. An argument that is popular among many people.
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