As you experience the speech, identify the speaker’s viewpoint and notice the reasons and evidence he supplies to support it. listen for evidence and logic that is either valid or fallacious. be attentive for language that is either appropriately emotional or unfairly loaded. take notes as the speech progresses. then, read and answer the questions. when you have finished, submit this document to your teacher for grading. questions (score for question 1: of 4 points)

1. what is the speaker’s viewpoint? what is his claim? write your answer here. (score for question 2: of 4 points)

2. what reasons does the speaker provide to support his viewpoint or claim? write your answer here. (score for question 3: of 4 points)

3. what evidence does the speaker provide to support his reasons? write your answer here. (score for question 4: of 4 points)

4. what counterclaims does the speaker address, and how does he respond to them? write your answer here. (score for question 5: of 4 points)

5. how does the speaker use logos, pathos, or ethos? describe their effects in this speech. write your answer here. (score for question 6: of 4 points)

6. what examples of fallacious reasoning, distorted or weak evidence, and exaggerated language occur in the speech? write your answer here. (score for question 7: of 6 points)

7. write a 1–2 paragraph evaluation of the speaker’s argument. discuss whether the speaker used valid reasoning and sufficient evidence to support his viewpoint. write your answer here.

Explanation:

1.06 Graded Assignment: Evaluate a Speaker

            The speakers view point is very clear he believes that texting and driving is very dangers. Adison provides recherché to support his claim, such as studies of adults and older teens saying that even they text while driving. Even though he shows good evidence he seems to have a lot of fallacious reasoning. Such as making claims that have nothing to do with the topic. Adison did make some counter claims but not many. And when he did, he would respawn in a surprised manner; If that makes sense.  

           Adison use logos and a little of Pathos; but primarily uses a lot of logic, also known as logos. He provided tone of credible resources, such as studies, research, and well know scientists. Some weaker evidence that he made where be going off topic. Adison also made claims that where not back up. He also exaggerated that every teen text and drives, which is not backed up and is a HUGE claim to make.

read this excerpt from “incidents in the life of a slave girl.”

i went about my evening work with trembling steps. mr. flint twice called from his chamber door to inquire why the house was not locked up. i replied that i had not done my work. "you have had time enough to do it," said he. "take care how you answer me! "

i shut all the windows, locked all the doors, and went up to the third story, to wait till midnight. how long those hours seemed, and how fervently i prayed that god would not forsake me in this hour of utmost need! i was about to risk everything on the throw of a die; and if i failed, o what would become of me and my poor children? they would be made to suffer for my fault.

at half past twelve i stole softly down stairs. i stopped on the second floor, thinking i heard a noise. i felt my way down into the parlor, and looked out of the window. the night was so intensely dark that i could see nothing. i raised the window very softly and jumped out. large drops of rain were falling, and the darkness bewildered me. i dropped on my knees, and breathed a short prayer to god for guidance and protection. i groped my way to the road, and rushed towards the town with almost lightning speed.

what is the main idea of this excerpt?

harriet worked for a man called mr. flint who became very impatient when she did not finish her work.

harriet waited until after midnight to run down the stairs and jump out of a window into the rain.

harriet was a frightened young girl who found the faith and courage to leave her home for an unknown life.

harriet felt very nervous about running away because she did not like being alone in the darkness.

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