3.A Reading Quiz

A writer must use what type of evidence?

• relevant, but not accurate nor sufficient

• relevant, accurate, but not sufficient

• not relevant, but accurate and sufficient

• relevant, accurate, and sufficient

What is relevant evidence?

• specifically applies to the argument being made

• taking care to quote sources accurately

• enough evidence to support your thesis statement

What is accurate evidence?

• specifically applies to the argument being made

• taking care to quote sources with precision

• enough evidence to support your thesis statement

What is sufficient evidence?

• specifically applies to the argument being made

• taking care to quote sources with precision

• enough evidence to support your thesis statement

Good writer's do not leave the _______ of a piece of __________ to the reader's imagination.

• relevance, evidence

• evidence, relevance

• sufficient, accurate

• evidence, accurate

What is one way to ensure that your evidence is accurate?

• cite credible sources

• cite your favorite author

• check Facebook

• cite rumors and innuendo

What do good writers do for readers?

• explicitly spell out what relationship is between and example and argument

• implicitly describe the relationship, examples, and argument

• Present biased evidence to make their argument stronger

• Use evidence from unverified, but emotionally powerful sources

Which of the following contributes to evidence's accuracy?

• bias

• partisanship

• moneyed agenda

• careful quotation

Which of the following is NOT a reliable source of information about a used car?

• used car salesperson

• reputable mechanic

• former owner

• magazine reviewer

What is first-hand evidence?

• something you know from personal experience

• evidence accessed through research