Understanding Argument Evidence and Support

What are the different types of evidence that can be used to support an argument?

• Hearsay

• Personal beliefs

• Statistics, expert opinions, case studies, and anecdotal evidence

• Emotional appeals

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How can you evaluate the credibility of an argument?

• By considering the source of the information, the evidence provided, the logic used, and any potential biases.

• By flipping a coin

• By asking a friend's opinion

• By choosing the most emotional argument

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Is a fact or statistic a type of evidence used in arguments?

• Yes

• Sometimes

• Maybe

• No

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What is the purpose of using a story or anecdote as evidence in an argument?

• To confuse the audience with irrelevant information

• To make the argument less convincing

• To distract the audience from the main point

• To make the argument more relatable and persuasive to the audience.

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Can an example be considered as evidence in an argument? Why or why not?

• Yes

• No, because examples are subjective

• No, because examples are not reliable

• No, because examples are not relevant

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Explain the role of a quote in providing evidence for an argument.

• A quote is irrelevant to the argument being made

• A quote is only used to provide background information

• A quote provides direct evidence from a credible source to support the argument being made.

• A quote is used to distract from the main argument

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In what way can a scenario be used as evidence to support an argument?

• By providing a specific example or instance that illustrates the point being made.

• By making unsupported claims without any evidence

• By using emotional language instead of logic

• By providing a completely unrelated example

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What does it mean for evidence to be relevant in an argument?

• Based on personal opinions rather than facts

• Completely unrelated to the issue being discussed

• Weakens the conclusion or claim

• Directly relates to the issue being discussed and supports the conclusion or claim

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What does it mean for evidence to be sufficient in an argument?

• The evidence is based on personal opinion

• The evidence adequately supports the argument being made.

• The evidence is irrelevant to the argument

• The evidence contradicts the argument

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Why is it important for evidence to be credible in an argument?

• Credible evidence is irrelevant in an argument

• Credible evidence helps to confuse the audience

• Credible evidence makes the argument more entertaining

• Credible evidence adds validity and reliability to the argument.

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