Evaluating opposing viewpoints involves:

Considering the validity and strengths of different viewpoints.

Dismissing viewpoints that are different from your own.

Agreeing with every viewpoint to avoid conflict.

Focusing only on viewpoints that support your argument.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a strong counterargument?

It uses evidence from unreliable sources.

It directly addresses points made in the original argument.

It acknowledges the strengths of the original argument.

It provides logical reasoning to support its claims.

Constructing counterarguments effectively requires:

Understanding the opposing argument and its underlying assumptions.

Ignoring the evidence that supports the opposing argument.

Using complex vocabulary to confuse the audience.

Agreeing with some points of the opposing argument to appear unbiased.

Which of the following is an example of recognizing flawed reasoning?

Noticing that an argument assumes a cause-and-effect relationship without proof.

Accepting a conclusion because it aligns with one's pre-existing beliefs.

Refusing to consider counterarguments.

Relying solely on anecdotal evidence to support a claim.

What does it mean to evaluate opposing viewpoints?

To understand and assess the strengths and weaknesses of opposing viewpoints.

To find weaknesses in opposing viewpoints to make them seem invalid.

To agree with opposing viewpoints to avoid conflict.

To ignore opposing viewpoints and focus on strengthening your own argument.

Which of the following strategies is NOT effective for constructing counterarguments?

Using strong emotional language to sway the audience.

Providing evidence to support your claims.

Acknowledging the strengths of the opposing argument.

Using logical reasoning to support your position.

What is the purpose of presenting refutations in an argument?

To discredit the opposing argument by highlighting its weaknesses.

To confuse the audience with complex terminology.

To agree with the opposing argument and change your position.

To ignore the opposing argument completely.

Which of the following is crucial for analyzing evidence?

Considering the source, context, and relevance of the evidence.

Accepting all evidence as equally valid.

Only using evidence that supports your pre-existing beliefs.

Disregarding evidence that contradicts your argument.

A strong counterargument is characterized by:

Providing new evidence that challenges the original argument.

Ignoring the main points of the original argument.

Repeating the points made in the original argument for emphasis.

Using personal attacks against the author of the original argument.

Evaluating opposing viewpoints is important because:

It helps in understanding the complexity of the issue.

It allows you to dismiss them more easily.

It ensures that your viewpoint is the only one that is heard.

It prevents you from having to consider alternative perspectives.

Which of the following is NOT a way to present a refutation effectively?

By using evidence that is irrelevant to the argument.

By acknowledging and respectfully addressing the opposing argument.

By providing logical and evidence-based responses.

By highlighting the weaknesses in the opposing argument's logic or evidence.

What does recognizing flawed reasoning involve?

Identifying when an argument makes unfounded assumptions or uses invalid logic.

Agreeing with reasoning that supports your own argument, regardless of its validity.

Ignoring the reasoning in arguments that oppose your own.

Accepting all reasoning as valid to avoid conflict.

Why is it important to analyze evidence when constructing an argument?

To strengthen the argument by basing it on reliable and relevant evidence.

To ensure that the argument is based solely on opinion.

To make the argument as complex as possible.

To lengthen the argument with unnecessary details.

Mastering Refutation and Counterargument

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of a logical fallacy?

If we don’t reduce pollution, future generations will suffer.

Everyone is buying the new smartphone, so it must be the best.

Studies show that eating vegetables improves health.

The author provides evidence from a variety of sources to support the argument.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a counterargument?

A reason given in opposition to another argument.

A summary of the main points of an argument.

A type of logical fallacy.

A restatement of someone else's argument in your own words.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify the logical fallacy: "You shouldn't listen to Jerry's argument on climate change because he's not a scientist."

Slippery slope

Ad hominem

Straw man

False dilemma

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CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best demonstrates analyzing evidence in an argument?

Repeating the same point in different words.

Dismissing evidence because it is old.

Examining the source, relevance, and reliability of the evidence.

Accepting evidence that supports one's own view without question.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is flawed reasoning?

Arguments that are logically sound and well-supported by evidence.

Arguments that rely on evidence from reputable sources.

Arguments that contain mistakes in logic or rely on weak evidence.

Arguments that effectively refute opposing viewpoints.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an effective strategy for presenting a refutation?

Ignoring the strongest points of the opposing argument.

Attacking the person who made the opposing argument instead of the argument itself.

Acknowledging the opposing argument and providing evidence to counter it.

Using emotional appeals instead of logical reasoning.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify the logical fallacy: "If we allow students to redo their assignments to improve grades, next they'll want to retake entire courses for a better GPA."

Slippery slope

Bandwagon

False cause

Hasty generalization

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

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Mastering Refutation and Counterargument

Which of the following is an example of a logical fallacy?

What is a counterargument?

Identify the logical fallacy: "You shouldn't listen to Jerry's argument on climate change because he's not a scientist."

Which of the following best demonstrates analyzing evidence in an argument?

What is flawed reasoning?

Which of the following is an effective strategy for presenting a refutation?

Identify the logical fallacy: "If we allow students to redo their assignments to improve grades, next they'll want to retake entire courses for a better GPA."

Evaluating opposing viewpoints involves:

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a strong counterargument?

Identify the logical fallacy: "We should not trust his argument on health care because he has been divorced twice."

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