Social Media Argument Quiz Review

Which element of argumentation has the following definition: the reason for writing or speaking; in an argument, it is to convince or to persuade

• purpose

• audience

• claim

• reasons

Which element of argumentation has the following definition: an assertion of something as real, true, or factual; the “thesis” of the argument

• purpose

• audience

• claim

• reasons

Which element of argumentation has the following definition: the specific group of people the writer is trying to convince; the people who can make a difference concerning the issue

• purpose

• audience

• claim

• reasons

Which element of argumentation has the following definition: knowledge or data on which to base beliefs; used to prove the claim

• purpose

• audience

• counterclaim

• evidence

Which element of argumentation has the following definition: logical conclusions, judgements, or inferences based on evidence; the explanations provided for the evidence in an argument

• reasoning

• audience

• counterclaim

• evidence

Debatable or non-debatable: Mrs. Ehrlacher is a social media user.

• debatable

• non-debatable

Debatable or non-debatable: Instagram and Facebook should remove “likes” altogether.

• debatable

• non-debatable

Debatable or non-debatable: Studies have shown that using aerosol sprays has a damaging effect on the ozone layer.

• debatable

• non-debatable

Debatable or non-debatable: It is important for schools to give children tests to evaluate what they have learned.

• debatable

• non-debatable

Debatable or non-debatable: Parents need to be held accountable for their children’s use of media.

• debatable

• non-debatable