Elements of Argument Quiz

What is used to sway an audience in an argument?

• Emotional appeal

• Proof and reasons

• Humor

• Personal stories

What question does a thesis or claim answer in an argument?

• What is the evidence?

• What do I believe?

• How do I conclude?

• What is the summary?

What is evidence used for?

• To create confusion

• To support a reason

• To entertain

• To make assumptions

What type of information do statistics provide?

• Imaginary information

• Numerical information

• Visual information

• Verbal information

What is one way to gather evidence?

• Daydreaming

• Observations

• Guessing

• Assuming

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

• Statistics

• Facts

• Opinions

• Examples

What does the term 'facts' refer to in evidence?

• Imaginary stories

• Proven information

• Assumptions

• Predictions

What is a counterclaim?

• When the author considers the opposing position

• When the author gives support for the claim

• When the author gives facts about a topic

• When the author includes a Summary of the argument

Why is knowing your audience important in an argument?

• It helps to write longer essays

• Arguments are always audience specific

• It makes the argument more confusing

• It allows you to ignore opposing views

What should you do after challenging the claim in a counterclaim?

• Ignore the evidence

• Consider reasons and evidence

• Write a conclusion

• Change the topic