2020 Claim Test

What is the difference between an ARGUMENT and an author’s CLAIM?

Part A: What is known as the other side of the argument?

• claim
• counterclaim
• evidence
• proof

Part B: Why would an author include that into their article/essay?

Choose all that apply: Name the 4 most persuasive types of evidence

• facts
• statistics
• personal experience
• professional reference
• claim

Part A: What is the most persuasive type of evidence to use in an argument

• facts
• speculation
• emotional language
• descriptions

Part B: Why is the type of evidence you chose for Part A the most persuasive to use?

CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY: How do you win an argument EVERY time?

• Lie
• Be more persuasive
• Use a lot of opinions and speculation for evidence
• Use the counterargument and prove it wrong
• Use statistics and personal experience

1. What is the author's claim of the above article?

• Eating pesticides is bad for your dog
• Eating grass isn't harmful to dogs
• Why does my dog eat grass?
• Dogs eat grass because they are bored

CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY: Choose the evidence the author uses to support their claim for the above article

• They are self medicating
• Why does my dog eat grass?
• Eating grass isn't harmful to dogs
• Eating grass is a sign of stomach distress

BONUS: Cite an additional piece of evidence the author uses AND tell what type it is.