AP English Language- Argument and Persuasion

1. Which of the following logical fallacies is demonstrated in the given statement: “If you don’t support this policy, you are clearly against progress”?

a) Ad hominem

b) False dilemma

c) Slippery slope

d) Straw man

2. The author’s use of emotional appeals in the argument is primarily aimed at:

a) strengthening the author’s credibility.

b) providing logical evidence.

c) evoking sympathy or empathy.

d) appealing to the readers’ sense of fairness.

3. The author’s use of anecdotal evidence in the argument primarily serves to:

a) undermine the credibility of opposing viewpoints.

b) appeal to the readers’ sense of logic.

c) provide statistical support for the argument.

d) engage the readers’ emotions and personal experiences.

4. In the given argument, the author’s use of loaded language primarily aims to:
“Our opponents are nothing but heartless monsters who want to destroy our way of life.”

a) create a sense of urgency.

b) appeal to the readers’ emotions.

c) present counterarguments.

d) provide factual evidence.

5. The author’s use of statistics in the argument is primarily intended to:

a) add credibility to the author’s claims.

b) evoke an emotional response from the readers.

c) provide examples and anecdotes.

d) create a sense of urgency.

6. Which of the following statements is an example of a valid counterargument?

a) “I disagree because your argument is completely baseless.”

b) “Your argument is flawed because you’re biased.”

c) “Although your evidence is compelling, it overlooks an important factor.”

d) “Your point of view is irrelevant because you lack experience.”

7. The author’s use of rhetorical questions in the argument primarily serves to:

a) engage the readers and prompt them to consider the issue.

b) provide logical evidence and statistical data.

c) dismiss opposing viewpoints.

d) appeal to the readers’ emotions.

8. Which logical fallacy is present in the following statement: “All politicians are corrupt, so we should not trust any of them”?

a) False cause

b) Hasty generalization

c) Ad hominem

d) Appeal to authority

9. The author’s use of expert testimony in the argument primarily aims to:

a) provide logical evidence and data.

b) appeal to the readers’ emotions.

c) undermine opposing viewpoints.

d) establish the author’s credibility.

10. The author’s use of repetition in the argument primarily serves to:

a) emphasize key points and ideas.

b) appeal to the readers’ emotions.

c) present counterarguments.

d) provide factual evidence.