Analyzing and Evaluating an Argument

What should be considered when analyzing the support for claims?

• The type of support and evidence

• The author's personal beliefs

• The length of the text

• The complexity of the language.

If a claim is effective, what does it mean?

• It is long and detailed

• It is successful in its purpose

• It is written by a famous author

• It is complex and hard to understand.

What question should be asked to evaluate the effectiveness of a claim?

• Is the author well-known?

• Is each claim supported by effective evidence?

• Is the text long enough?

• Is the language complex?

What must be considered when comparing claims from two texts?

• The author's personal life

• The different claims being made by both authors

• The length of the texts

• The complexity of the language.

What is the focus when considering the support for claims?

• The author's writing style

• The type of support and evidence used

• The length of the text

• The complexity of the language.

What other information could authors use to help their claims?

• Personal anecdotes

• Statistical data

• Lengthy descriptions

• Complex vocabulary

In an argumentative text set (2 docs) , should Author X make a claim that Author Y has a counterclaim for?

• Yes

• No

• Not mentioned

• Sometimes

Jim’s argument on vaccines seemed reasonable, but Lisa questioned his _____________________ since he has no medical experience.

• credibility

• tone

• bias

• claim

What is the primary goal when analyzing an argument?

• To understand the author's background

• To evaluate the strength of the evidence

• To determine the length of the text

• To assess the complexity of the language

Which of the following is a key component of evaluating an argument?

• The author's writing style

• The emotional appeal of the text

• The logical consistency of the claims

• The use of complex vocabulary