Argumentative Vocabulary

What is a "claim" in the context of an author's argument?

• A personal story shared by the author

• The author's main opinion or argument in the text

• A scientific experiment conducted by the author

• A statistical fact used by the author

Which type of evidence is based on reasoning, facts, or statistics?

• Anecdotal Evidence

• Empirical Evidence

• Logical Evidence

• Personal Evidence

What is the purpose of empirical evidence?

• To share personal stories

• To provide credible, fact-based support

• To validate the claim using observations or experiments

• To entertain the audience

Which type of evidence connects to the audience by sharing relatable, personal experiences?

• Logical Evidence

• Empirical Evidence

• Anecdotal Evidence

• Statistical Evidence

What does "reason" refer to in an author's argument?

• The author's main opinion

• The explanation of why the author believes the claim is true

• A personal story

• A scientific fact

Which type of evidence is derived from observation, experience, or scientific research?

• Anecdotal Evidence

• Logical Evidence

• Empirical Evidence

• Statistical Evidence

What is the purpose of logical evidence in an argument?

• To entertain the audience

• To provide credible, fact-based support for the argument

• To share personal experiences

• To confuse the reader

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

• Logical Evidence

• Empirical Evidence

• Anecdotal Evidence

• Hypothetical Evidence

What is the main purpose of anecdotal evidence?

• To provide statistical data

• To connect to the audience by sharing relatable, personal experiences

• To validate claims through experiments

• To confuse the reader

Which of the following best describes "evidence" in an argument?

• The author's main opinion

• Specific facts, examples, or data that support the reasons and the claim

• A personal story

• A question posed by the author