critical-analysis — Exercises B2

Exercise 1

Identifying Critical Analysis Moves

6 points

Choose the best critical analysis phrase to complete each sentence.

1

After reading an article, you want to introduce the author's main claim. Which phrase is most appropriate?

2

You want to point out a logical weakness in an argument. Which is the best choice?

3

Which sentence correctly identifies a rhetorical technique?

4

You have found that the author uses statistics selectively. How do you express this?

5

For your prise de position, you want to concede one strength before challenging the overall argument. Which structure works best?

6

Which phrase best opens a conclusion that reflects beyond the text?

Exercise 2

Critical Vocabulary Gap-Fill

5 points

Complete each sentence with the correct word or phrase. Type your answer.

1

L'auteur ___ que la technologie menace l'emploi traditionnel. (introduce the thesis formally)

2

On peut remettre en ___ la validité de cet argument, faute de preuves suffisantes.

3

Cette ___ affaiblit la cohérence de l'argumentation présentée dans le texte.

4

On décèle un ___ idéologique dans la façon dont l'auteur présente les faits.

5

La ___ de cet argument réside dans l'utilisation de données empiriques récentes.

Exercise 3

Analyse This Passage

5 points

Read the analytical moves and choose the most accurate description of each.

1

A student writes: 'L'auteur prétend que les réseaux sociaux détruisent le lien social.' What does 'prétend' suggest compared to 'affirme'?

2

Which sentence most effectively identifies a rhetorical technique AND evaluates it?

3

A student's résumé runs to 60% of the total word count. What is the problem?

4

How should you open a prise de position that shows balanced judgement?

5

Which of the following is a hasty generalisation (généralisation hâtive)?

Critical Analysis — Analyse Critique