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Evaluating Arguments

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9th - 10th Grade

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Evaluating Arguments
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is a claim in an argument?

A statement that asserts something to be true.

A question posed to elicit a response.

A conclusion drawn from evidence.

An opinion based on personal feelings.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the significance of addressing counterarguments?

It strengthens the original argument by showing consideration of opposing views.

It weakens the original argument by introducing doubt.

It has no impact on the argument's effectiveness.

It makes the argument more complex and harder to understand.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is a fallacy?

A type of logical argument that is always true.

A flaw in reasoning that undermines the logic of an argument.

A method of persuasion that guarantees success.

A statement that is universally accepted as fact.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is a thesis?

A summary of the work

The claim of a work or argument.

An introduction to the topic

A conclusion drawn from the research

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the role of evidence in an argument?

To provide entertainment during a debate.

To support the claims made and strengthen the argument.

To confuse the audience and detract from the main point.

To summarize the argument without any details.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is a counterargument?

A statement that supports the main argument.

Addressing the opposing view of the claim.

A summary of the main argument.

An irrelevant point made to distract from the argument.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

To present the main argument or claim of a piece of writing.

To summarize the entire content of the writing.

To provide background information on the topic.

To list the sources used in the writing.

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