Argument vs. Rhetoric Quiz

"Vaccinations have significantly reduced the incidence of many infectious diseases, according to data from the World Health Organization."

• Substantiated Argument

• Unsubstantiated

"Deforestation contributes to biodiversity loss, with the United Nations Environment Programme stating that it affects millions of species globally."

• Substantiated Argument

• Unsubstantiated

"Social media use is the sole reason for increased loneliness among teenagers."

• Substantiated Argument

• Unsubstantiated

"Athletes are naturally talented and don't need to work hard to succeed."

• Substantiated Argument

• Unsubstantiated

"Books are always better than their movie adaptations."

• Substantiated Argument

• Unsubstantiated

"The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the unemployment rate decreases as the level of educational attainment increases."

• Substantiated Argument

• Unsubstantiated

"According to NASA, the Earth's average surface temperature has risen about 2.12 degrees Fahrenheit since the late 19th century, a change driven largely by increased carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere."

• Substantiated Argument

• Unsubstantiated

"Cats are smarter than dogs because they are more independent."

• Substantiated Argument

• Unsubstantiated

"Most successful entrepreneurs dropped out of college, so formal education isn't important for business success."

• Substantiated Argument

• Unsubstantiated

"The Pew Research Center's analysis of voter turnout in democracies shows that mandatory voting policies increase voter participation rates."

• Substantiated Argument

• Unsubstantiated