Question 1(pg. 15)
This cow is from Australia, so it is a beef cow. This cow is from Australia, and 50% of cows in Australia are beef cattle. So this cow is probably a beef cow unless it is part of the 20% that are dairy cattle.
Claim- this is a beef cow
Data- this cow is from Australia
Warrant- all Australian cows are beef cattle
Qualifier- probably
Backing- 80% of cows in Australia are beef cattle
Rebuttal- unless it is part of the 20% that are dairy cattle.
Question 2
The excerpt has evidence of dissociation and association. The writer uses pre- conceived ideas that the reader may have and then uses those ideas to set the G cube apart. First, the writer uses the size of known desk-top models, and then he compares with the small size of the G cube. Then the writer compares the known processing power of ordinary PCs and that of supercomputers. The writer then associates the processing power of the G cube with that of super computers. This sets the processing power of the G cube on a level of super computers and distances it from the computing power of ordinary PCs.
Question 1(pg. 22)
Direct speech
I want us to meet over lunch hour.
Indirect speech act
I wouldn’t mind grabbing a bite sometime, maybe lunch hour?
Direct speech
You must finish your assignment before me can play.
Indirect speech act
Are you willing to join me for a game when you are done?
Question 2: Examples of rhetorical questions.
- Are you willing to give up your livelihood to these corrupt leaders?
- Do you want to get heart aches every time you are in a relationship?
