Argumentative Elements Quiz

Which of these sentences is a claim?

• The age at which people get a driver's license should be raised to 18.

• Teenagers spend too much time on their cellphones.

• Texting and driving is one of the most important problems that teenagers have to deal with.

Which of the following can be examples of evidence?

• Testimony from experts and authorities

• Research-based facts and statistics

• Analogies (comparison to similar situations)

• References to history, religious texts, and classic literature

Claim: Students should not be required to wear uniforms to school because they limit freedom of expression, can be an additional cost, and cause additional stress to students and parents.

Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons the author provides for why students should not wear uniforms?

• Limit freedom of expression

• They can be an additional cost

• They give a sense of belonging and pride

What are the three persuasive appeals?

• Ethos, pathos, and logos

• Claim, counterclaim, and reasoning

• Transitions, quotations, and citations

Logos is an appeal to....

• Emotion

• Reason

• Credibility

Which of the following persuasive appeals is the image an example of?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

According to Melanie Pinola, a journalist for the New York Times, "Technology can be empowering for kids of all ages, with tools that help children learn in fun and engaging ways, express their creativity and stay connected to others" (Pinola 2).

The above sentence is an example of which of the following persuasive appeals?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

The second Avengers movie was really good. ___________, the latest one that was just released was the best.

• Similarly

• However

• Additionally

__________, you need to read the question. Then, you can come up with an answer.

Which transition word best fits in the blank?

• For instance

• Finally

• First

The 'C' in T.L.Q.C stands for which of the following?

• Claim

• Counterclaim

• Citation