Analyzing Arguments Practice

Which of the following is this statement?

• Claim

• Reason

• Evidence

• Counterargument

What is required for a student to earn a point for the thesis/claim in the AP History DBQ Rubric?

• The thesis must be a restatement of the prompt.

• The thesis must be historically indefensible.

• The thesis must establish a line of reasoning and respond to the prompt with a historically defensible claim.

• The thesis must be located in the conclusion only.

What does the term 'Refute' most closely mean in the context of an argument?

• To agree

• To ignore

• To disprove

• To support

Which of the following best describes a 'counterargument'?

• A) A statement that supports the main argument

• B) A statement that contradicts the main argument

• C) A statement that is unrelated to the main argument

• D) A statement that summarizes the main argument

What is the primary purpose of providing evidence in an argument?

• A) To confuse the audience

• B) To support the claim

• C) To introduce a new topic

• D) To restate the claim

In the context of an argument, what does 'bias' refer to?

• A) A neutral perspective

• B) A preference or inclination

• C) A factual statement

• D) An unrelated opinion

Which of the following is a characteristic of a strong argument?

• A) It relies on emotional appeal

• B) It is based on assumptions

• C) It is supported by evidence

• D) It ignores counterarguments

What role does a 'thesis statement' play in an argument?

• A) It provides background information

• B) It states the main point or claim

• C) It lists all the evidence

• D) It concludes the argument

How can a writer effectively address a counterargument?

• A) By ignoring it

• B) By acknowledging and refuting it

• C) By agreeing with it

• D) By restating the main argument

What is a 'logical fallacy'?

• A) A strong piece of evidence

• B) A flaw in reasoning

• C) A type of counterargument

• D) A persuasive technique