PLS2601 –
Critical
Reasoning
Semester 2 of
the Year 2022
BEST GUIDE
ASSIGNMENT 2
QUESTION 1: SHORT QUESTIONS:
Instructions for Question 1:
Write short answers for each question. The number alongside each question is the total
mark for the question.
1.1 What is the difference between an opinion and an informed opinion? (2 marks)
1.2 For us to be critical thinkers, we need to do ‘critical self-reflection.’ What does this
mean?
(3 marks)
1.3 Identify the type of writing which is in use in the following passages:
(Note: Write only one type of writing)
1.3.1 On September 11, 2001, 19 militants associated with the Islamic extremist group al
Qaeda hijacked four airplanes and carried out suicide attacks against targets in the
United States. Two of the planes were flown into the twin towers of the World Trade
Center in New York City, a third plane hit the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, just
outside Washington, D.C., and the fourth plane crashed in a field in Shanksville,
, Pennsylvania. Almost 3,000 people were killed during the 9/11 terrorist attacks,
which triggered major U.S. initiatives to combat terrorism and defined the presidency
of George W. Bush. (2 marks)
1.3.2 My most valuable possession is an old, slightly warped blond guitar―the first
instrument I taught myself how to play. It's nothing fancy, just a Madeira folk guitar,
all scuffed and scratched and fingerprinted. At the top is a bramble of copper-wound
strings, each one hooked through the eye of a silver tuning key. The strings are
stretched down a long, slim neck, its frets tarnished, the wood worn by years of
1
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through EFT, credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying this summary from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller DYNAMICSCORES. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy this summary for R142,11. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.