Evaluating an Argument Quiz

What is a claim?

• A general statement that offers support for a claim.

• The reason the author is angry.

• The point of an argument. A statement.

• Facts, reason, statistics and other information used to support reasons.

What is a reason?

• A statement of position on an issue.

• Explains how the evidence supports the claim.

• Facts, reason, statistics and other information used to support reasons.

• The problem.

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CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

What is evidence?

• A statement of position on an issue.

• A general statement that offers support for a claim.

• A discussion that involves opposing views on an issue; a fact or statement offered as proof or evidence.

• Facts, reason, statistics, expert testimony and other information used to support reasons.

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CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

What is an argument?

• A discussion that involves opposing views on an issue; a fact or statement offered as proof or evidence

• Facts, reason, statistics and other information used to support reasons

• A general statement that offers support for a claim

• A statement of position on an issue.

Which is an example of a reason?

• Parents should allow teenagers to stay up as late as they wish.

• A recent article by "Teen Vogue" suggested that teens who don't have a bedtime are more responsible than those who do.

• This proves that teenagers who can pick their own bedtime are more responsible than those who don't.

• Studies show, 45% more teenagers who pick their own bedtime perform better in school.

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CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

What is a counterclaim

• A statement of position on an issue.

• A discussion that involves opposing views on an issue; a fact or statement offered as proof or evidence.

• The opposing side against the claim you are trying to prove.

• The reason why you disagree with the author.

The statement "as a doctor, I can certainly say this product will improve your health, " is which persuasive appeal?

• logos

• ethos

• pathos

• bandwagon

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The statement, " If you don't buy this life insurance you are letting your family down, " is which persuasive appeal?

• logos

• ethos

• pathos

• bandwagon

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The statement, " It is a fact that smoking causes cancer. If you don't want cancer then you shouldn't smoke," is which persuasive appeal?

• logos

• ethos

• pathos

• bandwagon

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does it mean when a reason or evidence is relevant?

• A statement of position on an issue.

• Closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered.

• Facts, reason, statistics and other information used to support reasons.

• No one cares because it doesn't matter.

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CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1