Argumentative Text Quiz

Claim and evidence: What is a claim in an argumentative text?

• A claim is a type of evidence used to support the writer's position.

• A claim is a fact that cannot be disputed in an argumentative text.

• A claim is the writer's position or opinion on a specific topic.

• A claim is a summary of the opposing viewpoint in an argumentative text.

Claim and evidence: Give an example of evidence that supports a claim in an argumentative text.

• Statistics, research findings, expert opinions, or specific examples

• Personal beliefs

• Rumors

• Emotional appeals

Claim and evidence: Why is it important to provide evidence to support a claim in an argumentative text?

• To confuse the audience and make the claim seem more mysterious.

• To annoy the audience and make the claim less believable.

• To strengthen the credibility of the claim and persuade the audience.

• To waste time and make the argument longer.

Claim and evidence: How can you identify a strong claim in an argumentative text?

• By being specific, debatable, and unsupported by evidence.

• By being specific, debatable, and supported by evidence.

• By being general, agreeable, and unsupported by evidence.

• By being vague, uncontroversial, and unsupported by evidence.

Claim and evidence: Explain the difference between a claim and an opinion in an argumentative text.

• A claim is a personal belief or feeling, while an opinion is a statement that can be supported with evidence.

• A claim is a statement that can be supported with evidence, while an opinion is a personal belief or feeling that may not be based on evidence.

• A claim is a fact, while an opinion is a statement that can be supported with evidence.

• A claim is a statement that cannot be supported with evidence, while an opinion is a personal belief or feeling.

Persuasive language: What is the purpose of using persuasive language in an argumentative text?

• To entertain the audience with humorous language and anecdotes.

• To provide a neutral and unbiased perspective on the topic.

• To confuse the audience and make the text difficult to understand.

• To influence the audience and convince them to agree with the writer's point of view.

Persuasive language: Give an example of a persuasive technique used in an argumentative text.

• Technical jargon

• Passive voice

• Emotional language

• Sarcasm

Persuasive language: How does the use of emotive language impact the reader in an argumentative text?

• It makes the reader more likely to rely on logic and reason.

• It appeals to the reader's emotions and can sway their opinion.

• It has no impact on the reader's emotions or opinion.

• It confuses the reader and makes them less likely to understand the argument.

Persuasive language: What is the difference between a fact and an opinion in persuasive language?

• A fact can be proven true or false, while an opinion reflects the speaker's beliefs or feelings.

• A fact is objective, while an opinion is subjective

• A fact is based on evidence, while an opinion is based on personal preference

• A fact is always true, while an opinion can be true or false

Persuasive language: Explain the importance of using rhetorical questions in an argumentative text.

• Rhetorical questions can make the argument less persuasive and unconvincing

• Rhetorical questions can engage the reader and prompt them to think critically about the topic, making the argument more persuasive.

• Rhetorical questions can confuse the reader and weaken the argument

• Using rhetorical questions in an argumentative text is irrelevant and unnecessary