Argument Unit Pretest

What are qualities of a strong argument? Select all that apply.

• Uses facts, not just opinions

• Is biased toward your position

• Sounds like a conversation

• Facts come from credible sources

• Acknowledges counterclaims made by those who disagree

The action or process of supporting an idea, action, or theory

• Claim

• Argument

• Opinion

• Refutation

A statement of truth supported by evidence

• Evidence

• Bias

• Fact

• Opinion

The body of facts or information indicating whether a claim is true or valid

• Evidence

• Source

• Argument

• Claim

A view or judgement formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge

• Argument

• Source

• Opinion

• Evidence

Prejudice or predisposition toward one side of a subject or issue

• Bias

• Opinion

• Argument

• Fact

A statement or declaration

• Source

• Counterclaim

• Claim

• Authority

How do you know if evidence supporting an argument is valid or not? Select all that apply.

• Cites direct quotes or paraphrases

• Uses opinions as evidence

• Is current (2011-present)

• Comes from Wikipedia

A book, article, person, database, or other resource that is consulted for information

• Library

• Argument

• Claim

• Source

Worthy of belief; trustworthy

• Credible

• Honest

• Source

• Wikipedia