Argument Analysis

Which of these describes the parts of an argument?

• Claim, evidence and support

• Evidence and logical appeals

• Claim, reason, evidence, and counterargument

• Evidence and emotional appeals

Which of these sounds like the most logical to include in an argument?

• The first ten amendments to our Constitution, known collectively as the "Bill of Rights," are necessary because they're needed.

• As times change, our Bill of Rights could use re-examining and updating.

• Most people in Europe aren't smart enough to learn English.

• Today's teenage fashions are responsible for climate change.

Which of these is true of a counterargument but NOT true of an argument?

• A counterargument never contains a logical fallacy.

• A counterargument always includes an emotional appeal.

• A counterargument is presented so the opposing viewpoint can be refuted.

• A counterargument is made so an opposing viewpoint can be proven true.

Evidence is specific information that is used to back up a reason.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of the following are types of evidence? (click all that apply)

• fact

• Quotation

• Point of View

• Example

Which type of evidence is used in the following example:

A credible national survey found that 75 percent of households believe that CleanUp can handle tough stains better than the other leading brands.

• statistic

• anecdotal

• opinion

• quotation

Which type of evidence is used in the following example:

Tia Hale was strolling outside in her white linen dress. A car roared by, spraying mud all over her. CleanUp got the stains out. Since this incident, she will only use CleanUp.

• statistical

• opinion

• anecdotal

• quotation

Which of the two below are persuasive techniques? What type of appeals do authors use?

• logical appeals

• opinionated appeals

• emotional appeals

• strong appeals

What is a commonplace assertion?

• Something in place where it is not suppose to be.

• A statement that many people accept to be true but is not necessarily so.

• An assertion you make when you're in a specific place.

• Being able to defend yourself in a court of law.

In this paragraph, which sentence listed is a common place assertion?

(1) It's a good idea to develop that deserted strip of shoreline as a dog beach. (2) About 60 families in the area own dogs. (3) Dogs need to roam the great outdoors.

• Sentence 1

• Sentence 2

• Sentence 3