They Say I Say

The beginning of Chapter 6 references that "moment of doubt and panic when my text really begins." To what "moment" is the author referring?

• when a writer first sits down to write an argument

• when a writer first considers a major criticism of his/her argument

• when a writer proofreads his/her essay

• when a writer finally submits his/her essay for publication/a grade

According to Chapter 6, "no single device more quickly improves a piece of writing than the practice..."

• of thoroughly editing the document.

• of correctly summarizing one's argument.

• of planting a naysayer in the text.

• of burning incense while writing.

T/F: The advice to incorporate critical views is a recipe for destroying your credibility and undermining your argument.

• True

• False

• I decline to respond on the grounds that it might incriminate me.

Which of the following does NOT occur when you entertain a counterargument?

• you risk insulting your readers

• you make a preemptive strike

• you show respect for your readers

• you come across as broad-minded

T/F: While using a nameless, faceless naysayer can be appropriate, it is better to ascribe arguments to specific ideologies and/or schools of thought.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

T/F: Using "qualifying labels" promotes stereotyping in argumentation.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

According to Chapter 6, the "best way to overcome an objection is..."

• to attempt to refute it completely using logical appeal

• to dismiss it "out of hand" by questioning the credibility of the source

• to use humor/ethic argument to mock the objection

• to agree with certain parts while disagreeing with other parts

If, after attempting to overcome an objection, you're still not convinced you've succeeded, it is best to

• revise your argument

• go to Re:Defined

• double down on the mocking

• research different objections

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1