Evaluating Arguments

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

What is pathos in the context of argumentation?

• Logical reasoning.

• Emotional appeal.

• Statistical evidence.

• Ethical considerations.

What does ethos refer to in argumentation?

• Emotional appeal.

• Logical reasoning.

• Credibility appeal.

• Statistical evidence.

What is a rebuttal?

• A response to a counterargument that refutes it.

• An agreement with the opposing argument.

• A summary of the main points of an argument.

• A method of presenting evidence without a counterargument.