Essential Elements of Argument

What is the purpose of learning about how arguments are constructed according to the text?

• To promote critical thinking and enable well-informed decisions

• To memorize facts and statistics for exams

• To learn about historical events only

• To improve physical skills

Which of the following is NOT listed as an essential element of a well-crafted argument?

• Emotional appeal

• Clear thesis statement

• Logical reasoning

• Proper citation

What is the role of 'acknowledgment of counterarguments' in an argument?

• To provide a distraction from the main argument

• To demonstrate the strength of the opposing argument

• To show that alternative perspectives have been considered

• To confuse the reader

What does 'coherent structure' in an argument help the reader to do?

• To understand the historical context of the argument

• To follow the reasoning of the argument easily

• To identify grammatical errors

• To assess the physical appearance of the document

What is the purpose of using 'persuasive language' in an argument?

• To make the argument longer and more complex

• To confuse the opposition

• To clearly and concisely persuade the reader without being overly emotional

• To focus solely on facts and figures

What is the importance of 'proper citation' in an argument?

• To increase the word count of the argument

• To credit others' work and avoid plagiarism

• To make the argument more entertaining

• To use as many references as possible

What are claims in an argument?

• Evidence used to support an argument

• Statements that assert a position, belief, or conclusion

• The main evidence used to refute an argument

• Personal stories used to illustrate a point

Which type of claim is supported by empirical evidence or reliable sources?

• Value-based claims

• Policy claims

• Fact-based claims

• Anecdotal claims

What is a value-based claim?

What is the purpose of identifying and understanding the claims in an argument?