Argument and Claim Quiz

What is an argument?

• A statement of belief or opinion

• Facts, examples, graphs, or data

• The position or main point the author is trying to make

• Without support (reasons or evidence)

What is a claim?

• A statement of belief or opinion

• Facts, examples, graphs, or data

• The position or main point the author is trying to make

• With reasons or evidence

What supports a reason or claim?

• A statement of belief or opinion

• Facts, examples, graphs, or data

• The position or main point the author is trying to make

• Without support (reasons or evidence)

What characterizes a strong claim?

• Without support (reasons or evidence)

• With reasons or evidence

• A statement of belief or opinion

• The position or main point the author is trying to make

What characterizes a weak claim?

• With reasons or evidence

• Without support (reasons or evidence)

• A statement of belief or opinion

• Facts, examples, graphs, or data

What does it mean to evaluate the argument?

• Agreeing with the author

• Deciding if the author has made a convincing case

• Disagreeing with the author

• Ignoring the evidence

In the example provided, what is the claim?

• I focus better at night

• My last two test scores improved

• Staying up late helps me study better

• I study better in the morning

In the example provided, what is the reason given for the claim?

• My last two test scores improved

• I focus better at night

• Staying up late helps me study better

• I study better in the morning

In the example provided, what is the evidence supporting the claim?

• I focus better at night

• My last two test scores improved after I studied late

• Staying up late helps me study better

• I study better in the morning

What is the purpose of an argument?

• To confuse the reader

• To persuade or explain

• To provide unrelated information

• To entertain