RWS Q4 W4

The statement "Facebook is a cooler social media platform than Twitter." Is what type of assertion?

• Fact

• Opinion

• Preference

• Convention

The statement "Earth is the third planet from the sun and is the largest of the terrestrial planets." is an example of ?

• Fact

• Opinion

• Convention

• Preference

"People should not commit adultery." is an example of what type of assertion?

• Fast

• Preference

• Opinion

• Convention

This is the part of an argument where a statement offers an explanation behind a party's claim.

• Claim

• Counterclaim

• Evidence

• Reason

This is the statement that proves the truth of a claim and generally leads to the conclusion of an argument.

• Claim

• Counterclaim

• Evidence

• Reason

What is an assertion?

• A question

• A strong statement of belief or fact

• A neutral opinion

• A summary of evidence

What is a counterclaim?

• A statement that supports an assertion

• A response that opposes an assertion

• A random opinion

• A restatement of the main idea

Which statement is a counterclaim to "Homework improves student learning"?

• "Many students struggle without homework."

• "Some students do better without homework."

• "Teachers assign too much homework."

• "Students need more practice outside school."

What is the main purpose of an assertion?

• To provide a neutral description of something

• To present a strong claim or belief about a topic

• To ask for clarification

• To describe something objectively

What makes a strong counterclaim?

• It agrees with the original assertion.

• It opposes the assertion with logic and evidence.

• It ignores the main argument.

• It is based only on emotions.