Question 1

Which of the following best describes an argument in AP Seminar?

Accepted Answer

A position explained with reasoning and evidence

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A collection of facts listed about a subject

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A debate that takes place between two people

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A personal opinion without support

Question 2

A strong argument includes a “line of reasoning.” What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Building a logical path of claims and evidence

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Adding multiple perspectives that are unrelated

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Using many different pieces of evidence

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Following the longest explanation available

Question 3

Which situation BEST shows bias affecting an argument?

Accepted Answer

A writer ignoring evidence that challenges their belief

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A researcher using recent and credible sources only

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A team presenting several views on a complex issue

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A student checking both sides before making a claim

Question 4

In AP Seminar, why is it important to recognize bias?

Accepted Answer

To check assumptions and evaluate arguments fairly

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To win a debate no matter the situation

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To avoid making a personal claim in writing

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To focus only on your own perspective strongly

Question 5

Which of the following is the BEST example of a claim?

Accepted Answer

Climate change policies will benefit future generations

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Many students attend high school every year

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Global warming exists and can affect daily weather

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School lunches contain food for students daily

Question 6

What makes a claim effective in an argument?

Accepted Answer

It is supported with clear reasoning and evidence

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It relies only on a personal opinion or feeling

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It is vague enough to cover every perspective

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It avoids taking a position on the main subject

Question 7

Which of the following BEST illustrates the role of evidence?

Accepted Answer

Using statistics, data, or examples to support a claim

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Writing a strong conclusion to end the argument

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Summarizing another person’s main argument briefly

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Offering a personal belief without proof or detail

Question 8

Which feature is NOT part of high-quality evidence?

Accepted Answer

Only based on personal experiences of the author

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Clearly connected to the claim being discussed

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Sufficient and relevant to the main argument

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Current and credible when used in an argument

Question 9

What does perspective refer to in AP Seminar?

Accepted Answer

A person’s point of view on an issue or topic

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The list of sources in a reference bibliography

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The conclusion of an essay written at the end

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A single piece of data used in the argument

Question 10

Why does AP Seminar emphasize evaluating multiple perspectives?

Accepted Answer

To understand complexity and form an informed view

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To avoid making a claim in your final argument

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To make your writing longer than it needs to be

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To show you can agree with everyone equally

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