Argumentative Text Intro Quiz

What is another word to help you remember what the author's claim is?

• Take

• Opinion

• Evidence

• Bias

When Jeremy from elementary school argues, "We should have more recess because it makes me happy," what is his evidence an example of?

• Summarization

• Credibility

• Solid Reasoning

• Faulty Reasoning

To display an unfair preference to one thing over another is known as?

• Reliable Source

• Bias

• Stereotyping

• Unfair advantage

Who would qualify as a reliable source about the current score at a football game?

• A parent in the stands

• Either coach

• The players

• The referee

The most important part of any argument is that it must have

• Evidence

• Opinions

• Names and Numbers

• Statements

What is the best definition of stereotype?

• An accurate belief about a person

• A negative comment about people

• An inaccurate belief about a group of people

• An assumption made based on data

Which of the following is a fact?

• Chocolate cake tastes better than lemon cake.

• The hottest spot on the planet is in Libya.

• Boy's bathrooms are always disgusting

• Disney Land is the best theme park in California.

Which of the following is an opinion?

• M&M's stands for Mars and Murrie

• Cotton candy was invented by a dentist

• Chewing gum boosts concentration

• Piano music sounds the prettiest.

A fact can be defined as

• A statement made by a professional

• An idea that you can believe in

• A thing that is known or proven to be true

• An opinion that can be argued

Which option is an opinion?

• Pterenophobia is the fear of being tickled by feathers

• Being tickled is the worst feeling a human can experience