Argumentation and Evidence Quiz

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English
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10th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main purpose of an argument in writing?
To entertain the reader
To convince the audience of a claim
To describe a process
To summarize information
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a claim in an argument?
A question asked in the introduction
A statement that can be debated or proven
An example used to support an idea
A conclusion drawn from evidence
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a type of evidence?
Statistical data
Expert testimony
Personal opinions
Anecdotes
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a counterclaim?
A restatement of the claim
Evidence that supports the argument
An opposing argument
A summary of the conclusion
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does it mean to refute a counterclaim?
Agree with the counterclaim
Ignore the counterclaim
Prove the counterclaim wrong or less valid
Summarize the counterclaim
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of a thesis statement in an argument?
To list all the evidence
To state the main argument clearly
To provide background information
To introduce the conclusion
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of evidence is most likely to be reliable?
A tweet from a celebrity
An opinion piece with no sources
A study published in a peer-reviewed journal
A rumor shared in a blog
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
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