Argument Elements

What is the main idea of an argument called?

• Evidence

• Reason

• Claim

• Environment

What is the purpose of reasons in an argument?

• To provide a nickname

• To explain why the reader should accept the claim

• To describe the environment

• To define revenue

What is the role of evidence in an argument?

• To block the claim

• To support the reasons

• To discourage the reader

• To define the environment

What is one of the goals when identifying the basic elements of an argument?

• To determine the author's favorite color

• To identify the basic elements of an argument

• To learn about historical events

• To solve mathematical problems

An argument is made up of______.

• emotional appeal

• a main idea

• proof + reasonable claims

• discussion back an forth

What restates the claim, wraps up argument?

• Conclusion

• Counterclaim

• Claim

• Summary

What is the purpose of recognizing counterarguments in an argument?

• To ignore the main argument

• To support the main argument without question

• To recognize counterarguments and understand their purpose

• To focus solely on the emotional appeals

What should one distinguish between when evaluating an argument?

• Between different languages

• Between emotional and logical appeals

• Between various types of music

• Between multiple choice questions

What should one recognize in an argument to understand its widespread acceptance?

• Recognize mathematical formulas

• Recognize the author's personal stories

• Recognize commonplace assertions

• Recognize the color scheme of the presentation

What must a writer do to prove their claim in an argument?

• Provide reasons and evidence

• Use special techniques

• Speak to the audience

• Begin the persuasive text