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Strengthen Questions Outline - Coggle Diagram
Strengthen Questions Outline
Overview
Definition: Questions begin with a squib (argument or explanation) leading to a conclusion
Two versions
Support Version: Answer choice strengthens the conclusion
Assumption Version: Answer choice is a necessary assumption for the argument
Key Note: Assume answer choices are true for the question
Sample Questions
Question 2: Daniel's Computer
Squib: Hackers accessed network due to Daniel's improper computer shutdown
Question Stem: Supports Daniel not being at fault
Correct Answer: D (Hacker access impossible if computer shut down properly)
Explanation: Specifies hacker access only via improper shutdown
Question 3: Championship Teams
Squib: Champions practice more; most have effective coaches
Question Stem: Assumption for conclusion (champions need effective coaches)
Correct Answer: C (No effective coach means no consistent practice)
Explanation: Links practice to effective coaching
Question 1: Police Patrols
Squib: Parking tickets unchanged, speeding tickets quadrupled
Question Stem: Assumption for police focusing on speeders
Correct Answer: E (Revenue proportional to monitoring officers)
Explanation: Links ticket revenue to officer allocation
Question 2: Gasoline Consumption
Squib: Higher gas prices led to less consumption via public transport
Question Stem: Supports scientist’s theory
Correct Answer: A (Only way to save gas is public transport)
Explanation: Confirms public transport as sole conservation method
Question 3: Pygmy Hunting
Squib: Pygmies used wooden spears (1477), then rocks (1632)
Question Stem: Assumption for tiger hunting starting between 1477-1632
Correct Answer: B (Pygmies used rocks to hunt tigers)
Explanation: Links rock use to tiger hunting
Question 4: Volcanoes
Squib: Living near volcanoes is risky; extends to mountains
Question Stem: Assumption for not living near mountains
Correct Answer: D (Mountains as likely to erupt as volcanoes)
Explanation: Equates mountain and volcano risks
Question 5: Election Poll
Squib: 80% predict incumbent Milton will win
Question Stem: Supports Milton’s victory
Correct Answer: E (People vote for predicted winner)
Explanation: Connects poll prediction to voting behavior
Question 6: Political Propaganda
Squib: Elections focus on propaganda over policy
Question Stem: Assumption for negative impact
Correct Answer: C (Character less important than job performance)
Explanation: Links propaganda’s focus to negative outcomes
Question 7: Moth Wing Color
Squib: Moth wings changed from white to gray post-Industrial Revolution
Question Stem: Assumption for soot causing color change
Correct Answer: D (Camouflage confers survival advantage)
Explanation: Links gray wings to survival in gray environment
Common Traits
General Format
Seven sentences per question
Word count: 48-110
Types: Arguments with holes or good arguments needing support
Support Version
Question Stems: “Which, if true, supports the conclusion?”
Correct Answer: Strengthens argument
Second-Best: Limited strengthening
Wrong Answers: Undermine or irrelevant
Assumption Version
Question Stems: “Which is an assumption the argument depends on?”
Correct Answer: Connects facts to conclusion
Second-Best: Provides related but insufficient info
Wrong Answers: Unrelated or incomplete