Argument Evaluation

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English
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12th Grade
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Hard
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Jesus R. Saldivar
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19 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary skill discussed in the document?
Evaluating an argument critically
Writing persuasive essays
Conducting scientific research
Learning new languages
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is the ability to evaluate an argument critically important?
It helps in memorizing facts
It allows individuals to make informed decisions
It improves mathematical skills
It enhances artistic creativity
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one of the key components in evaluating an argument?
The length of the argument
The evidence presented
The popularity of the argument
The emotional appeal
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 forms can evidence take in an argument?
Personal opinions
Statistics, expert testimony, historical examples
Fictional stories
Anecdotal experiences
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common logical fallacy mentioned in the document?
Circular reasoning
Straw man argument
Red herring
Slippery slope
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.11-12.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the 'straw man' argument involve?
Misrepresenting an opponent's position
Using irrelevant information
Overgeneralizing a point
Ignoring evidence
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is recognizing logical fallacies important?
It helps in winning arguments
It maintains the integrity of the evaluation process
It makes arguments more entertaining
It simplifies complex issues
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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