When evaluating an author's argument, you should consider

When evaluating an author's argument, you should consider
 
  a. what the author's specific purpose is.
  b. who the intended audience is.
  c. whether the evidence is sufficient and factual.
  d. all of the above.

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Ques. 2

People admire Wright's famous works such as Fallingwater and Taliesin, but his Usonian designs are really much more appealing.
 
  a. a factual statement
  b. a personal preference
  c. a speculative statement
  d. an unproven theory

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Ques. 3

Architect Frank Lloyd Wright was born in Wisconsin in 1867.
 
  a. a factual statement
  b. a personal preference
  c. a values statement
  d. a judgment

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Ques. 4

One of the best ways to improve performance in middle schools is by reinstating daily physical education classes throughout the school system.
 
  a. to entertain
  b. to persuade
  c. to amuse
  d. to inform

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Ques. 5

In the sentence, British artist Anish Kapoor created Cloud Gate, a steel sculpture that is three stories tall and weighs more than 110 tons, the author's tone is best described as
 
  a. informative.
  b. critical.
  c. admiring.
  d. insincere.

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Ques. 6

An author's purpose usually must be inferred using clues from
 
  a. the material's context.
  b. the subject matter.
  c. the author's word choices.
  d. all of the above.

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Ques. 7

In the sentence, Visitors to Chicago should include Millennium Park's fabulous Cloud Gate sculpture on their list of must-see attractions, the author's tone is best described as
 
  a. objective.
  b. enthusiastic.
  c. formal.
  d. concerned.

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Ques. 8

One characteristic of writing that is intended to persuade is that it
 
  a. presents facts only.
  b. describes someone or something.
  c. presents the author's opinion.
  d. explains a concept or theory.

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Ques. 9

The Hague serves as the seat of Dutch government and as host to more than 150 international organizations, including the International Criminal Court.
 
  a. to inform
  b. to entertain
  c. to persuade
  d. to amuse

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Ques. 10

Always acknowledge a fault frankly. This will throw those in authority off their guard and give you opportunity to commit more. (Mark Twain)
 
  a. to inform
  b. to amuse
  c. to criticize
  d. to persuade