Elements of an Argument Quiz

What is a claim in an argument?

• A. A statement that supports the counterargument

• B. A statement that presents a position on at least one of two different points of view

• C. A statement that weakens the argument

• D. A statement that introduces a rhetorical device

What is evidence in an argument?

• A. A statement that supports the counterargument

• B. A statement that presents a claim

• C. A statement that weakens the argument

• D. A statement that provides proof or support for the claim

What is a counterargument in an argument?

• A. A statement that supports the claim

• B. A statement that presents evidence to support the argument

• C. A statement that weakens the argument

• D. A statement that presents an opposing viewpoint

What is the purpose of structuring an argument?

• A. To confuse the audience

• B. To make the argument longer

• C. To organize and present ideas effectively

• D. To avoid using evidence

What is the purpose of a claim in an argument?

• A. To present evidence

• B. To introduce a rhetorical device

• C. To support the counterargument

• D. To state the main point or position

What is the purpose of evidence in an argument?

• A. To present a counterargument

• B. To weaken the argument

• C. To support the claim

• D. To introduce a rhetorical device

What is the purpose of a counterargument in an argument?

• A. To support the claim

• B. To present evidence

• C. To weaken the argument

• D. To present an opposing viewpoint

Which of the following elements is not suggested when writing an argument?

• an appeal to the reader's values

• a trustworthy tone

• facts, statistics, and examples

• your own personal story with the topic

A good claim will have a position that is:

• engaging, inclusive and broad

• widely considered true

• reasonable, plausible, and supportable

• a statement of fact or belief

What is the purpose of including background information?

• bore your audience so you can get them excited later on

• give your audience the facts they need to know to understand your claim

• engage your audience in interesting side stories

• summarize your main points and end with a clear final thought