Argumentative Writing Vocabulary Quiz

What is the definition of evidence in argumentative writing?

• Emotional appeals without any factual basis

• Random thoughts that have no relevance to the claim

• Facts, examples, statistics, or expert opinions that support a claim or thesis

• Personal opinions that contradict the claim

Why is it important to use evidence to support claims in argumentative writing?

• To hide the lack of knowledge

• To confuse the reader

• To provide credibility and support for the claims being made.

• To make the writing longer

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CCSS.L.4.6

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CCSS.W.5.2D

Give an example of evidence that can be used to support a claim in an argumentative essay.

• Personal beliefs

• Rumors

• Statistics, expert opinions, research findings, and examples

• Emotional appeals

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CCSS.L.4.6

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CCSS.W.4.2D

How does using evidence strengthen an argument in writing?

• It weakens the claims and assertions made in the argument.

• It confuses the reader and muddles the argument.

• It provides support for the claims and assertions made in the argument.

• It adds unnecessary length to the argument without adding value.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

Explain the difference between strong and weak evidence in argumentative writing.

• Strong evidence is more reliable and convincing, while weak evidence is less reliable and may not fully support the argument.

• Strong evidence is equally as reliable as weak evidence.

• Strong evidence is less reliable and may not fully support the argument.

• Weak evidence is more reliable and convincing.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

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What are some common types of evidence used in argumentative writing?

• Statistics, expert opinions, examples, and anecdotes

• Emojis, memes, and gifs

• Personal opinions, emotional appeals, and propaganda

• Fictional stories, urban legends, and rumors

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

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CCSS.W.4.2D

How can a writer ensure that the evidence they use is credible and reliable?

• By cross-referencing information from multiple reputable sources, verifying the expertise and credentials of the sources, and checking for any potential biases or conflicts of interest.

• By ignoring the qualifications and expertise of the sources

• By relying on unverified information from a single source

• By only using information from personal blogs and social media posts

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CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

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CCSS.RL.4.5

What is the purpose of citing sources when using evidence in argumentative writing?

• To take credit for others' work

• To confuse the reader

• To give credit to the original authors, show credibility of evidence, and avoid plagiarism.

• To make the writing look longer

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

Describe a situation where using evidence would be necessary to support a claim in an argumentative essay.

• Using personal opinions without any supporting evidence

• Ignoring the need for evidence and making baseless claims

• Relying on hearsay and rumors to make a point

• In a debate about the effects of climate change, scientific data and research studies would be essential to back up the claims being made.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

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CCSS.W.4.2D

In what ways can evidence be effectively integrated into an argumentative essay?

• By using irrelevant and unreliable sources

• By providing vague explanations and analysis of the evidence

• By using relevant and credible sources, providing clear explanations and analysis of the evidence, and connecting the evidence to the main argument.

• By connecting the evidence to a different argument

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

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CCSS.W.4.2D