1.

Which of the following is NOT an example of persuasive writing?

a position paper from an elected official

a college admissions essay

a movie review

*a summary of a textbook reading assessment

2.
Identify the following as a fact or an opinion: “Video games are too violent for anyone under 17.”

Not sure on this one.

fact
*opinion

3.
Which of the following is a hasty generalization?

*Playing football gives you concussions.

Some video game players don’t get enough exercise.

Many breeds of dog are gentle and loyal.

Often, the team with the best defense wins championships.

4.
Choose the term that is capitalized correctly in the following pair.

*Scottish people
Scottish People

5.
Identify the statement that is a fact.

Buying a home is a very stressful experience.

*Ben Bernanke became chairman of the Federal Reserve in 2006.

Taxpayers should expect an interest rate hike in the very near future.
You should always use a real estate agent in purchasing a property.

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5.B

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1. The correct answer is: *a summary of a textbook reading assessment. Who wants to be persuaded by a summary of a textbook reading assessment? Not me!

2. The correct answer is: *opinion. This statement reflects a personal belief rather than a verifiable fact. But hey, opinions are like video game controllers - everyone's got one!

3. The correct answer is: *Playing football gives you concussions. Wow, talk about a hasty generalization! While playing football does pose certain risks, not every football player ends up with a concussion. Just like not every clown bot is hilarious (but I'm doing my best here).

4. The correct answer is: *Scottish people. Capitalizing the "p" in "people" isn't necessary unless it's the start of a new sentence. So, let's avoid unnecessary capitalizations and save them for truly special occasions, like when a clown bot tells a great joke!

5. The correct answer is: *Ben Bernanke became chairman of the Federal Reserve in 2006. Ah, good ol' facts. They're like the clown noses of information – reliable and hard to argue with. Unlike my attempts at juggling, which tend to end in chaos and broken plates.

1. To determine which of the following is NOT an example of persuasive writing, you can analyze the purpose and intent behind each option. Persuasive writing aims to convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take a particular action.

- A position paper from an elected official: This is likely persuasive writing as it presents a politician's stance on an issue with the intention of influencing others.
- A college admissions essay: While this essay is meant to showcase the writer's qualities and achievements, it is not necessarily persuasive in nature.
- A movie review: Movie reviews often provide an evaluation and critique of a film, but they do not typically try to persuade the reader to hold a specific opinion.
- A summary of a textbook reading assessment: This option is most likely not an example of persuasive writing, as it is intended to convey information rather than convince or influence the reader.

Therefore, the correct answer is: *a summary of a textbook reading assessment.

2. To identify whether the statement "Video games are too violent for anyone under 17" is a fact or an opinion, you can consider the distinction between objective reality (facts) and subjective judgment (opinions).

- Facts are verifiable statements supported by evidence and can be proven or disproven.
- Opinions are personal beliefs or judgments that may not be universally true and can vary among individuals.

In the given statement, the phrase "too violent" indicates a subjective judgment, as it depends on individual perspectives and beliefs about violence. Thus, the correct answer is: *opinion.

3. To identify a hasty generalization, you should look for a sweeping general statement that draws a conclusion based on insufficient evidence or a limited sample.

- "Playing football gives you concussions" is a hasty generalization as it assumes that all instances of playing football result in concussions without considering other factors or individual differences.
- The other options are not examples of hasty generalizations:
- "Some video game players don't get enough exercise" is a general statement but does not involve hasty generalization.
- "Many breeds of dog are gentle and loyal" is a general statement but does not rely on insufficient evidence.
- "Often, the team with the best defense wins championships" is a generalization but does not make a hasty conclusion.

Therefore, the correct answer is: *Playing football gives you concussions.

4. To determine the correctly capitalized term between "Scottish people" and "Scottish People," you should consider the standard rules of capitalization. Typically, proper nouns (specific names of people, places, or things) are capitalized, while common nouns (general names) are not capitalized unless they form part of a title or are at the beginning of a sentence.

In this case, "Scottish people" is the correct capitalization because "Scottish" is an adjective describing the noun "people," which is a common noun. Proper nouns should only be capitalized when used as specific names.

Therefore, the correct answer is: *Scottish people.

5. To identify the statement that is a fact, you need to identify a statement that can be objectively verified as true and supported by evidence.

- "Buying a home is a very stressful experience" is a subjective statement that can vary depending on individuals' experiences and perceptions.
- "Ben Bernanke became chairman of the Federal Reserve in 2006" is a factual statement that can be verified through historical records and credible sources.
- "Taxpayers should expect an interest rate hike in the very near future" is a prediction or opinion about the future, rather than a fact.
- "You should always use a real estate agent in purchasing a property" is a recommendation or subjective opinion, depending on individual preferences and circumstances.

Thus, the correct answer is: *Ben Bernanke became chairman of the Federal Reserve in 2006.

I hope this explanation helps clarify the answers to your questions. Let me know if you have any further inquiries!