Argument and Evidence Quiz

What is the purpose of the claim/thesis statement in an argument?

• To state the author's point of view or purpose of the essay

• To present supporting reasons

• To provide relevant evidence

• To paraphrase someone else's words

Which of the following is an example of relevant evidence in an argument?

• Opinions about the audience

• Transitions between ideas

• Personal feelings about a topic

• Facts that can be proven true

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What is the role of supporting reasons in an argument?

• To present major supporting points

• To provide relevant evidence

• To paraphrase someone else's words

• To state the author's point of view or purpose of the essay

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

What does it mean to cite a source in an argument?

• To present supporting reasons

• To provide relevant evidence

• To tell the reader where a piece of information or an idea came from

• To put someone else's words into your own words

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Which of the following is an example of a fact in an argument?

• Opinions about the audience

• Transitions between ideas

• Personal feelings about a topic

• Statements that can be proven true

What is the purpose of elaboration in an argument?

• To present supporting reasons

• To state the author's point of view or purpose of the essay

• To explain or summarize the evidence

• To provide relevant evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What are transitions in an argument?

• Facts, details, examples, etc. that support the writer's reasoning

• Words, phrases, or clauses that help the reader see how ideas fit together

• Major supporting points

• Personal feelings about a topic

Who is the audience of an argument?

• The author of the argument

• The people mentioned in the relevant evidence

• The intended group to be persuaded

• The people who provided the supporting reasons

What is the difference between facts and opinions in an argument?

• Facts are personal feelings about a topic, while opinions can be proven true

• Facts are statements that can be proven true, while opinions are personal feelings about a topic

• Facts and opinions are the same in an argument

• Facts cannot be proven true, while opinions are statements that can be proven true

What is the main purpose of an argument?

• To present supporting reasons

• To persuade someone on a topic that is open to debate

• To state the author's point of view or purpose of the essay

• To provide relevant evidence