Support a Position

Support a Position

8th Grade

15 Qs

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Support a Position

Support a Position

Assessment

Quiz

English

8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
RI.8.8, RL.8.1, RI.8.1

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why is it important to “cite” textual evidence?

To use evidence from the text to prove you read it.

To prove your answer is correct

To use evidence from the text to support your answer

All of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which sentence gives a reason that supports the writer’s claim?

Sentence 1

Sentence 2

Sentence 3

Sentence 4

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is relevant evidence?

Facts, Statistics, Quotes, and Expert opinions the author uses to support their claim.

Evidence that is not related to the topic.

When reasons the author explains why the counterclaim is not as strong as the claim.

A statement that can be argued.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A claim must be arguable.

True

False

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is a rebuttal?

When the author responds directly to the counterclaim and provides reasons why their point is superior.

Proof that the author can be trusted.

The author's main point.

Facts, statistics, quotes, and expert opinions that support the author's main point.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

the use of reasons and evidence to support a position and make it convincing

Rebuttal

Argument

Evidence

Elaboration

Answer explanation

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

the main position or statement on a topic, issue, event, or idea

Counterclaim

Support

Claim

Reason

Answer explanation

The main position or statement on a topic is called a claim. It is the central idea that the essay revolves around.

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