REVIEW for ELA 7 Unit 5 The Art of Argument

The quote “people imitate not only the particulars of positive actions, but also the spirit underlying them” suggests the concept of:

• social contagion

• conformity

• non-conformity

• mass hysteria

Which phrase DOES NOT support the idea that social contagion exists? (HINT!! Remember to use a process of elimination!)

• People parrot each other’s voting, healthy eating, and environmental conservation efforts, too.

• They also “catch” cooperation and generosity from others.

• Tell someone that his neighbors donated to a charity, and that person will boost his own giving, even a year later.

• The battle between dark and light conformity likely depends on which cultural norms people witness most often

A main claim in an article is comparable to a(n):

• theme

• central idea

• introduction

• reasoning

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• The evidence and reasoning in an article must be logical and directly related to the main claim

• You can make a point in an argument that does NOT need any evidence or reasoning to support it

• BOTH of these

• None of these

The correct order for writing an argument is:

• Claim, Point, Evidence, Reasoning

• Claim, Point, Reasoning, Evidence

• Claim, Evidence, Point, Reasoning

• Point, Evidence, Claim, Reasoning

Which two criteria are used to judge evidence?

• importance

• relevance

• sufficiency

• availability

Which vocabulary word is defined as “makes sense; has a solid base; true, valid"?

• relevant

• sufficient

• sound

• claim

Which vocabulary word below is defined as “enough; adequate; as much as is needed”?

• relevant

• sufficient

• sound

• claim

Which vocabulary word below is defined as “related to what is being discussed”?

• relevant

• sufficient

• sound

• claim

Which two of the following make up the main claim in “Kindness Contagion?”

• Kindness is relevant

• Kindness is dependent on generosity

• Kindness can take on new forms as it spreads

• Kindness is contagious