
Relevant Evidence in Argumentative Writing

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Emma Peterson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is considered relevant evidence in argumentative writing?
Personal opinions and beliefs
Facts, examples, and credible sources supporting a claim
Irrelevant anecdotes
Outdated statistical data
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of using an introductory phrase when presenting evidence?
To make the essay longer
To confuse the reader
To fill up space in the essay
To smoothly introduce the evidence to the reader
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RI.6.1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of parenthetical citations in argumentative writing?
To add unnecessary details
To make the text look complex
To distract the reader
To provide source information for quotes and paraphrases
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to explain the evidence used in an argument?
To reduce the word count
To complicate the argument
To leave the reader guessing
To make the evidence clear and relevant to the claim
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.6.1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why should evidence be tied back to the topic sentence?
To ensure the evidence supports the paragraph's main idea
To disconnect the evidence from the argument
To confuse the reader about the essay's focus
To make the paragraph less coherent
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CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RI.6.8
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens if an argument lacks relevant evidence?
It is considered well-substantiated
It becomes stronger
It automatically persuades the reader
It remains an unsubstantiated opinion
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can one assess the relevance of evidence in an argument?
By the length of the evidence
By its relation to the claim and support it provides
By its popularity on social media
By checking if it is older than five years
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RI.6.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.8.1
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