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Argument: Convincing Others

Authored by Jocelyn Hommes

English

12th Grade

CCSS covered

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Argument: Convincing Others
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When considering statistics, researchers (you) need to ensure that the conclusions drawn are

restrictive
random
rational
representative

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

As you look at the evidence, you should quickly come to your own, informed opinion.

true
false

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which component of a successful argument should make up the greatest portion of the argument?

emotional appeal
ethical appeal
rational appeal

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If you use the opinions of an authority, make sure it is a "heavyweight authority" and that you present his/her political beliefs to prove he/she is reliable.

true
false

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The Congressional Record (book that contains every word ever spoken in Congress) is an example of a _________ source.

primary
secondary
tertiary

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Because statistics are often misused, people tend to mistrust them; therefore, you should avoid them completely.

true
false

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do we call "a paper, grounded on logical, structural evidence, that attempts to convince the reader to accept an opinion, take some action, or do both"?

reductio ad absurdum
a quarrel
an argument
emotional appeal

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