2.1-2.3 Claims and Evidence

Front

What is the benefit of including statistics as evidence to defend a claim?

Back

Statistics are easy to accept because they show trends to support claims.

Front

What is required when defending a claim to show how the evidence supports it?

Back

Reasoning.

Front

What do writers formulate when they gather and arrange their ideas about an issue?

Back

Position.

Front

What is a benefit of including anecdotes as evidence to defend a claim?

Back

Anecdotes show how a claim might matter in the real world.

Front

What is the term for information that proves an idea is valid?

Back

Evidence.

Front

What is a claim?

Back

A statement or assertion that something is true.

Front

What is the purpose of reasoning in an argument?

Back

To connect evidence to the claim and guide the audience's understanding.

Front

How do anecdotes differ from statistics in supporting a claim?

Back

Anecdotes provide personal stories or examples, while statistics provide numerical data.

Front

What role does evidence play in an argument?

Back

It supports the claim and helps persuade the audience.

Front

What is the relationship between a claim and a position?

Back

A claim is a specific assertion, while a position is the overall stance on an issue.