Argumentation Quiz

What is a claim in argumentation?

• A claim in argumentation is a statement or proposition that a person presents as true or valid.

• A claim in argumentation is a personal opinion that does not require evidence or reasoning.

• A claim in argumentation is a statement or proposition that a person presents as false or invalid.

• A claim in argumentation is a question that a person asks to support their argument.

What is evidence in argumentation?

• Personal opinions or beliefs that support a claim or argument.

• Emotional appeals or anecdotes that support a claim or argument.

• Facts, data, or information that supports or proves a claim or argument.

• Unrelated information or irrelevant facts that support a claim or argument.

What is a counterargument in argumentation?

• A supporting viewpoint or argument that strengthens the main argument.

• A summary of the main argument.

• A personal opinion that is unrelated to the main argument.

• An opposing viewpoint or argument that challenges or contradicts the main argument.

What are logical fallacies in argumentation?

• Errors in reasoning that undermine the validity of an argument.

• Emotional appeal

• Misinterpretation of facts

• Lack of evidence

What is the structure of an argument?

• Claim, evidence, and reasoning

• Claim, evidence, and rebuttal

• Premise, evidence, and conclusion

• Claim, evidence, and conclusion

Which of the following is an example of a claim? a) The Earth is flat b) The sky is blue c) Apples are red d) All of the above

• d) All of the above.

• c) Apples are blue

• b) The sky is green

• a) The Earth is square

Which of the following is an example of evidence? a) Personal opinion b) Scientific research c) Emotional appeal d) None of the above

• d

• b

• c

• a

What is the purpose of a counterargument in argumentation?

• To ignore and dismiss opposing viewpoints or arguments.

• To address and refute opposing viewpoints or arguments.

• To confuse and mislead the audience.

• To support and strengthen the main argument.

Which of the following is a logical fallacy? a) Ad Hominem b) Straw Man c) Slippery Slope d) All of the above

• a) Ad Hominem

• d) All of the above.

• c) Slippery Slope

• b) Straw Man

What are the main components of an argument structure?

• claim, evidence, reasoning

• fact, opinion, rebuttal

• thesis, analysis, conclusion

• premise, conclusion, counterargument