Argument Test Review

What is a counterclaim?

• Stating the opposing side's viewpoint and then arguing effectively against it

• Stating the opposite's side argument

• Restating your own argument in different words

• Making fun of the other side so no one believes them

Why should you include a counterclaim in your argument?

• It makes you seem more emotional

• It makes you seem less reasonable

• It makes you seem more reasonable

• It makes you seem less logical

Which of the following is most likely NOT considered true evidence?

• numbers and statistics

• your own personal opinion

• an expert's opinion

• the results of a scientific study

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which of the following is the best definition for the term "author's purpose"?

• an author's reason for writing

• a specific claim the author is trying to make

• a counterclaim

• evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Evidence can be . . .

• Statistics and facts
• Examples
• Quotes
• All of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

Parents should be fined when their
children bully because it will send a
message. Some say It is very difficult for
parents to manage their children
when they leave the house and go to
school. Despite this, thirteen million
kids are bullied each year and
something needs to be done. The fines
will encourage parents to focus on anti-bullying in the home.
Which sentence is the counterclaim?

• Despite this, thirteen million
  kids are bullied each year and
  something needs to be done.
• The fines
  will encourage parents to
  focus on anti-bullying in the home.
• Some say it is very difficult for
  parents to manage their children
  when they leave the house and go to
  school.
• Parents should be fined when their
  children bully because it will send a
  message.

How many reasons are in the claim statement below?:

Students should be allowed to play video games after school because they improve hand-eye coordination and develop strong problem-solving skills.

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 34

What is the main purpose of an argument?

• to entertain

• to inform

• to persuade

Relevant evidence is ___________ related to the claim. (Fill in the blank)

• directly

• indirectly

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

According to the American Health Association, peanut butter is a great source of protein.

• Claim
• Evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1