Evaluating Arguments

What is the process of evaluating evidence and reasoning in an argument?

• Emotional thinking

• Creative thinking

• Critical thinking

• Logical thinking

How can you assess the validity of claims in an argument?

• By blindly accepting the claims without any evaluation

• By only considering the evidence that supports the claims

• By ignoring any alternative perspectives and biases

• By using critical thinking skills to evaluate evidence, consider alternative perspectives, and look for logical fallacies or biases.

Why is it important to consider opposing claims when evaluating arguments?

• It is unnecessary to analyze opposing claims

• Opposing claims have no impact on evaluating arguments

• Only one perspective should be taken into account

• Considering opposing claims is crucial for making a well-informed and balanced assessment of arguments

Explain the role of evidence in evaluating the validity of a claim.

• The validity of a claim is determined solely by personal beliefs

• Evidence is only necessary for scientific claims, not everyday claims

• Evidence has no impact on evaluating the validity of a claim

• Evidence helps to determine the credibility and reliability of a claim by providing support or proof.

How can you determine if an argument is based on sound reasoning?

• Trust the speaker's confidence

• Agree with the conclusion without questioning

• Evaluate the evidence and logic presented, consider alternative viewpoints, and assess the validity of the conclusion.

• Only consider one side of the argument

What is the role of counterarguments in assessing the strength of an argument?

• Counterarguments are important for testing the validity and robustness of the original argument by considering opposing viewpoints and potential weaknesses.

• Counterarguments have no impact on the original argument

• Counterarguments are only used to distract from the main argument

• Counterarguments always weaken the original argument

When writers make arguments, they are trying to get readers to agree with them.

• True

• False

What is meant by tone

• Tone refers to the attitude the writer has towards their target audience

• Tone refers to how much sarcasm is used by the writer

• Tone refers to the voice or attitude of the writer

• Tone refers to the colour used in an image

A _____ is a writer's position on a problem or issue.

A counterargument is:

• addressing the opposing view of the claim

• The WHY part of an argument

• A writer's position on an issue

• THE claim of an argument