Argumentative Text Quiz

What is a claim in an argumentative text?

• A random statement with no evidence to support it

• A statement that the author knows is false

• A statement that the author believes to be true and is trying to persuade the reader to accept.

• A question that the author is trying to answer

What is a counterclaim in an argumentative text?

• A claim made to support a previous claim

• A claim made to introduce a new topic

• A claim made to rebut a previous claim

• A claim made to confuse the audience

Why is logical reasoning important in an argumentative text?

• To support the claims and counterarguments.

• To confuse the reader

• To make the text more emotional

• To ignore the claims and counterarguments

Provide an example of logical reasoning in an argumentative text.

• In an argumentative text, the author might use emotional appeals to support their position

• In an argumentative text, the author might use logical reasoning to support their position by presenting evidence, examples, and logical connections between ideas.

• In an argumentative text, the author might use personal attacks instead of logical reasoning

• In an argumentative text, the author might use random opinions without any evidence

What is evidence in an argumentative text?

• Unrelated anecdotes and stories

• Emotional language and rhetoric

• Facts, examples, or data used to support a claim or argument

• Personal opinions and beliefs

How can evidence support a claim in an argumentative text?

• By including fictional stories and made-up data

• By ignoring any opposing viewpoints and only presenting one side

• By using emotional language and personal anecdotes

• By providing facts, statistics, expert opinions, and examples

Why is it important to use credible sources for evidence in an argumentative text?

• To add credibility and reliability to the argument.

• To add unnecessary complexity to the text

• To make the argument less convincing

• To confuse the reader

Explain the difference between a claim and a counterclaim.

• A claim is a statement that is always true, while a counterclaim is a statement that is always false.

• A claim is a statement that has no evidence to back it up, while a counterclaim is a statement that has strong evidence.

• A claim is a statement that supports the original claim, while a counterclaim is a statement that also supports the original claim.

• A claim is a statement that asserts a belief or fact, while a counterclaim is a statement that opposes or contradicts the original claim.

How can a writer effectively address a counterclaim in an argumentative text?

• Use emotional language to attack the opposing viewpoint

• Provide evidence that supports the counterclaim

• Acknowledge the opposing viewpoint, provide evidence to refute the counterclaim, and explain why your own argument is stronger.

• Ignore the opposing viewpoint and only focus on your own argument

Why is it important to acknowledge and refute opposing viewpoints in an argumentative text?

• To avoid considering other perspectives

• To make the argument weaker

• To show that the writer has considered different perspectives and strengthen their own argument.

• To confuse the reader