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Statements Analysis Worksheet
PHL/320 v8
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Statements Analysis Worksheet
Read each statement.
Analyze each statement and source for credibility.
Write a 50- to 90-word analysis for each statement.
· Identify if the language used is clear or vague.
· Determine if the statement is literal or figurative.
· Evaluate the source to determine whether it is credible.
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Number
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Statement
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Source
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Analysis
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Example
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“We should raise taxes on the wealthy.”
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Bob from Accounting
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The language used in this statement is literal because Bob means exactly what he says; we should raise taxes on the wealthy. He does not use a simile, metaphor, or a comparison to something else to describe what he means. His language is vague because he does not provide a distinction on what monetary amount should be considered wealthy. Are people who make over $50,000 per year wealthy, $1,000,000, or somewhere in between? Bob from Accounting is not a credible source, because although he most likely possesses financial knowledge, there is no way to confirm he has reliable knowledge about government and taxation.
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1.
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“The Aquaclear water filter- it really will improve the taste and odor of your water.”
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Advertisement
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2.
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“The lot extends back to about where that large oak tree stands.”
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Property owner, showing his property to a potential buyer
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3.
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“It seems clear that within the next ten years, they’ll have produced a machine that can really think.”
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Statement
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4.
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“Watch out for the boss; he’s grumpy today.”
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Statement
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5.
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“The arrhythmia you are experiencing indicates you should lay off the jogging for a while.”
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Doctor
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6.
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“The President has determined that tax reform will be his first priority during his second term in office.”
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Statement
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7.
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“Renaissance music simply lulls me to sleep.”
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Statement
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8.
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“Well, let’s see. To get to the Woodward Mall, go down this street a couple of blocks and then turn right. Go through several stoplights, turn left, and go just a short way. You can’t miss it.”
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Statement
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9.
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“What did I think of the concert? I thought it was pretty good. You should have been there.”
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Said at a party
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10.
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During his first news conference of the year, the president said today that his administration was going to crack down even harder on international terrorism.”
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Statement
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11.
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“I think I have an engine problem.”
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To your mechanic
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12.
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“If you miss too many classes will be consequences.”
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Teacher
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13.
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“If you do not return this vehicle with a full tank of gas, you will be charged $10 per gallon, plus a refueling fee of $20.”
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Rental car agent
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14.
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“I pulled you over because you were driving too fast for the conditions.”
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Police officer
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15.
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“I’ll be back later.”
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Mom
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