Ban the Ban/Soda's a Problem Flashcards
implemented(verb)
Carried out
mandates(noun)
an official order to do something
intervene(verb)
Take action to stop a conflict
intentions(noun)
A purpose or a goal
dictate(verb)
Lay down authoritatively, telling someone what to do
exemption(noun)
The act of process of freeing
Why is Michael Bloomberg mentioned in both “Ban the Ban” and “Soda’s a Problem”?
He is the one who made the ban.
What are two things that are mentioned in both passages?
-Taking away the option of buying a certain size sida is not legal
-Both agreed that smoking in a public place is understandable because it is dangerous to others
In “Soda’s a Problem,” what are two ways the soda size ban is different from the smoking ban?
-The smoking ban limits where you can smoke, but not how much you can
-The smoking ban had public support because people don’t want others to smoke in public places
In “Soda’s a Problem,” what is the main reason the ban on soda was not approved?
The judge said the city council had to approve it. They also said there were too many contradictions
Was the support/evidence that was given in “Ban the Ban” sound and reasonable? Why/Why not?
It was not sound, it was irrelevant. Didn’t use facts or science evidence, only emotional appeal
How does the author of “Soda’s a Problem” feel about the soda ban?
She doesn’t agree with the ban because there are too many inconsistencies.
What are the author’s arguments on the comment “people are helpless in the face of sugar”. What is her perspective? Does she agree or disagree?
She disagrees, she believes when the people are informed of the risk of sodas that we can make that choice for ourselves
Author’s claim
Main piece of reasoning
logical fallacies
Poor reasoning
