Introductions to Claims and Evidence

What does Eddie claim about the Snickers bar?

• It's too expensive

• It's the best use of the dollar

• It's not available

• It's unhealthy

What is a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person called?

• Evidence

• Anecdotes

• Paraphrase

• Quote

Which term is used to describe a statement that asserts something to be true?

• Claims

• Examples

• Position

• Reasoning

What is the term for information that supports a claim or argument?

• Personal observations

• Evidence

• Summarize

• Illustrations

What is the term for the opinion of someone who is an expert in a particular field?

• Personal observations

• Expert opinions

• Paraphrase

• Reasoning

What is necessary to prove or support claims?

• Convincing evidence and logical reasoning

• Personal beliefs

• Popular opinion

• Assumptions

Which of the following is not a type of evidence mentioned?

• Expert opinions

• Personal experience

• Hearsay

• Facts

What is the main purpose of evidence in supporting claims?

• To confuse the audience

• To provide proof and logical reasoning

• To entertain

• To create doubt

ravioli are the most flavorful.

• claim
• evidence

Does the evidence support the claim?

Claim: snapchat is dangerous for young people."

Evidence: Snapchat is an app that allows users to add filters to photos

• Yes

• No