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Argument & Persuasion

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 2 pts

What is argument structure?

Argument structure is the arrangement of words in a sentence.

Argument structure is the process of constructing a logical argument.

Argument structure refers to the physical structure of an argument.

The argument structure is the way in which arguments are organized in a sentence or clause.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 2 pts

What are the components of an argument?

claim, evidence, reasoning

thesis, evidence, conclusion

premise, evidence, reasoning

claim, evidence, conclusion

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 2 pts

What is the purpose of argument structure?

To confuse and mislead the audience.

To present personal opinions without evidence.

To provide emotional appeal without logical reasoning.

To organize and present logical reasoning and evidence.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 2 pts

What is the difference between deductive and inductive arguments?

Deductive arguments are based on emotions and provide subjective evidence, while inductive arguments are based on facts and provide objective evidence.

Deductive arguments are based on observations and provide probable evidence, while inductive arguments are based on logical reasoning and provide conclusive evidence.

Deductive arguments are based on logical reasoning and provide conclusive evidence, while inductive arguments are based on observations and provide probable evidence.

Deductive arguments are based on personal beliefs and provide subjective evidence, while inductive arguments are based on scientific research and provide objective evidence.

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CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 2 pts

What is the role of evidence in persuasive writing?

Evidence provides support and credibility to the arguments in persuasive writing.

Evidence is only used in informative writing, not persuasive writing.

Evidence weakens the arguments in persuasive writing.

Evidence is not necessary in persuasive writing.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 2 pts

What are the common fallacies in argumentation?

red herring

circular reasoning

bandwagon fallacy

ad hominem, straw man, false cause, appeal to authority, slippery slope

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 2 pts

How can counterarguments strengthen an argument?

Counterarguments can distract from the main points of an argument.

Counterarguments can weaken an argument by introducing doubt and uncertainty.

Counterarguments can make an argument appear biased or one-sided.

Counterarguments can strengthen an argument by addressing potential objections or opposing viewpoints.

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