Types of Evidence Quiz

Which type of evidence is defined as "A truth known by actual experience or observation, something known to be true; objective information"?

• Anecdote

• Analogy

• Fact

• Example

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What type of evidence involves "A brief account of a particular incident or event; usually used to illustrate a point"?

• Statistic

• Anecdote

• Detail

• Illustration

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which type of evidence is described as "A comparison based upon similar features of two things; used to clarify a point"?

• Example

• Personal

• Analogy

• Expert Opinion

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is the definition of "Statistic" as a type of evidence?

• A numerical fact or set of data

• A piece of information, relevant facts, descriptions, items, or features

• An instance used to illustrate specific things that demonstrate something relevant to the claim

• Testimony that comes from a credible source in a particular field

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which type of evidence is "An instance used to illustrate specific things that demonstrate something relevant to the claim"?

• Detail

• Example

• Illustration

• Personal

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What type of evidence is defined as "A piece of information, relevant facts, descriptions, items, or features"?

• Detail

• Fact

• Statistic

• Analogy

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which type of evidence includes "A picture, photograph, diagram, cartoon, chart, artwork, infographic, or other visual"?

• Expert Opinion

• Personal

• Illustration

• Anecdote

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What type of evidence is "Testimony that comes from a credible source in a particular field; these people usually have special knowledge of the topic"?

• Personal

• Expert Opinion

• Analogy

• Example

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which type of evidence is defined as "Something that the writer has seen"?

• Detail

• Personal

• Statistic

• Fact

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which of the following best describes "Personal Experience"?

• An observation generated under a controlled condition.

• A statement made by someone who has experience but not necessarily as an expert.

• Something that the writer has firsthand knowledge of.

• An observation made by a third party.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6