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Q 1/7
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The author's main purpose in paragraph 1 is to-
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introduce an idea she is going to refute
clearly state her position on televised debates
show that televised debates are exciting
explain the process of preparing for debates
Q 2/7
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Which of these statements is an example of faulty reasoning?
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The debates themselves drew large television audiences. People plan parties around the debates.
During the debate, Kennedy looked tan and fit (and handsome).
There were far fewer ways for the American public to get information about the candidates.
After all, Nixon was experienced, Kennedy was not, and experience always wins out.
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The author's main purpose in paragraph 1 is to-
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Which of these statements is an example of faulty reasoning?
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Read the dictionary entry-
STAND \stand\ v. 1. To be upright; 2. to seek election n. 3. position or viewpoint; 4. a piece of furniture
Which meaning best fits the way stand is used in paragraph one?
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In paragraph 5, the writer compares televised debates to boxing matches and reality show contests to-
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The writer's main purpose for including paragraph 7 is to -
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In all of the statements below, the author tries to create a negative impression of people who don't agree with her position except-
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The writer uses all of these points to support her position except-
