explanations of why the claim is correct

evidence from the text to support the claim

breaking an assertion down into its constituent parts in order to clarify or evaluate it.

providing evidence for assertion

stating the meaning of a word or words previously statement or giving subsequently used

telling a story describing an event or seriously of events

offering reasoning or evidence to demonstrate the falsehood of an assertion

What is the main focus when comparing the development of arguments in texts?

Organization of claims and evidence

Which of the following is a key consideration when evaluating claims?

The effectiveness of the evidence

What is the primary purpose of analyzing an argument?

To break down the argument into parts

To understand the author's intent

To criticize the author's style

Which of the following is essential when evaluating an argument?

The complexity of the vocabulary

What does evaluating an argument involve?

Judging the argument's effectiveness

In literary analysis, what is a counterargument?

An argument that opposes the main claim

An argument that supports the main claim

An argument that summarizes the text

An argument that provides evidence

What is the significance of the conclusion in an argument?

To provide background information

How does an author establish credibility in an argument?

By including personal anecdotes

What is the effect of using emotional appeals in an argument?

To engage the reader's feelings

Why is it important to identify the audience in an argument?

To ensure the argument is relevant

To tailor the argument's complexity

To determine the argument's length

Analyzing and Evaluating an Argument

Quiz

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English

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11th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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CCSS

RI.8.8, RI. 9-10.2, RI. 9-10.7

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Standards-aligned

Sarah Williams

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes the goal of analyzing arguments?

To clarify the language of the arguments

To decide the value of the arguments

To determine the strength of the arguments

To find the arguments in the information

What statement describes the first step in evaluating information?

Analyze the information to understand it

Clarify the language of confusing information

Break down the information into its arguments.

What is the main idea that an argument wants you to believe called?

Heuristic

Evidence

Claim

Premise

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What do you call a reason given in an argument of why the claim is true?

Heuristic

Premise

Claim

Evidence

How many claims must an argument include?

0

1

2

3

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Here are statements that include an argument. Which number indicates the claim for the argument?

1

2

3

4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why do authors write arguments?

To convince other people to agree with their claim

Because they are usually paid very high salaries

To make it easier for all identity groups to be heard

To inform and entertain their readers

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Analyzing and Evaluating an Argument

25 questions

Which of the following best describes the goal of analyzing arguments?

What statement describes the first step in evaluating information?

What is the main idea that an argument wants you to believe called?

What do you call a reason given in an argument of why the claim is true?

How many claims must an argument include?

Here are statements that include an argument. Which number indicates the claim for the argument?

Why do authors write arguments?

reasons are

Analyzing means

Moving from one aspect of the argument to another by connecting the points for the reader.

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