Writing Arguments Overview

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Ginger Fray
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
An argument is a formal presentation of ___________ that supports a particular ___________ or position regarding an issue of interest to a specific audience.
evidence; quote
claim; quote
evidence; claim
claim; evidence
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The difference between a formal and an informal argument is in the ______________.
claim
rhetorical devices
persuasiveness
burden of proof
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A _____________clearly states the claim or position it argues and presents a well-developed chain of evidence.
formal argument
informal argument
definition argument
proposal argument
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Informal arguments contain little or no _______________.
necessary details
supportive evidence
supportive claims
necessary claims
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
For the most part, informal arguments are used to instigate ___________ among individuals holding different opinions.
fights
arguments
discussion
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
An ___________________ is a formal argument constructed according to the specific conventions of the academic discipline in which it is presented.
definition argument
persuasive argument
academic argument
classification argument
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match the correct phrase to the following definition:
A disagreement or a number of legitimate points of view must exist regarding the main point.
The claim must be arguable
The argument must be rational
The logic must be cohesive
Credit must be given where credit is due
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