Argumentative Quiz

Propaganda:  What is compare and contrast?

• An important person or famous figure endorses a product.
• The product name, keyword or phrase, or slogan is repeated several times.
• The viewer is led to believe one product is better than another that is very similar to it, although no real proof is offered. 
• This technique tries to persuade everyone to join in and do the same thing—to be part of the crowd.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.2.8

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What is a claim?

• A statement or assertion that is open to challenge and that requires support. 
• A genre of writing that requires the student to investigate a topic; collect, generate, and evaluate evidence; and establish a position on the topic in a concise manner.
• A single claim or statement followed by a series of facts, support, and reasoning presented and defended by the writer.
• A statement or assertion that is open to challenge and that requires support. 

What is an argument?

• A statement or assertion that is open to challenge and that requires support. 
• A single claim or statement followed by a series of facts, support, and reasoning presented and defended by the writer.
• Reasons that are true, factual, and reasonable.
• A type of nonfiction. Nonfiction includes any text that is factual.

What is support?

• Facts and information that help prove a claim.
• . Illogical arguments that are based on fallacies and non-factual information.  
• A statement made by someone that goes against the claim.  
• A single claim or statement followed by a series of facts, support, and reasoning presented and defended by the writer.

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CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.1.5

Abigail, Luna, and Aiden are having a heated debate. In the midst of their discussion, Aiden makes a statement that goes against Luna's claim. What would you call Aiden's statement?

• The available body of facts or information related to Luna's claim.

• A counterargument or Abigail's response to Aiden's statement explaining why it is incorrect/unproven. 

• A counterclaim. 

• Facts and information that help prove Luna's claim.

What is evidence?

• A statement made by someone that goes against the claim. 
• A counterargument or your response to the counterclaim explaining why it is incorrect/unproven. 
• The available body of facts or information related to a claim or topic.
• Illogical arguments that are based on fallacies and non-factual information. 

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

To support a claim, you should have one or more of these, which tell why.

• reason
• counterclaim
• statistic
• counterargument

Emma, Scarlett, and Luna are having a debate. If Emma presents a rebuttal, what is she doing?

• Presenting the opposing viewpoint

• Explaining why her claim is stronger than Luna's counterargument

• Using facts and statistics to support her ideas

• Connecting evidence to her claim

Rohan, Emma, and Grace are having a debate. Why is it important for them to gather evidence and supporting arguments in their argumentative essay?

• To show off their knowledge and impress the audience.

• To strengthen their position and persuade the audience.

• To make the essay longer and meet the word count requirement.

• To confuse the audience and make the essay more interesting.

What are some effective ways to gather evidence for an argumentative essay?

• Guesswork, unreliable sources, outdated information, personal experiences

• Personal opinions, biased sources, anecdotal evidence, random internet articles

• Unverified claims, fictional sources, hearsay, unsupported arguments

• Research, credible sources, data analysis, expert interviews, examples or case studies