
Claims and Evidence in Arguments
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Biology
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9th - 12th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a claim?
Back
A claim is a statement or assertion that something is true or factual, often requiring evidence to support it.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is evidence?
Back
Evidence refers to the facts, data, or information that support a claim or argument.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is reasoning?
Back
Reasoning is the process of forming conclusions, judgments, or inferences from facts or premises.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Example of a claim: "The Earth is round." What is this an example of?
Back
This is an example of a claim.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Example of evidence: "Studies show that the Earth casts a round shadow on the moon during a lunar eclipse." What is this an example of?
Back
This is an example of evidence.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What role does evidence play in an argument?
Back
Evidence supports the claim and helps to persuade the audience of its validity.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the relationship between claims and evidence?
Back
Claims need evidence to be credible; evidence substantiates claims.
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