Analyzing Claims and Counterclaims in Argumentative Texts

What was the initial problem faced by the narrator with his phone?

• It was too slow.

• It was overheating.

• It was unable to download anything.

• It was frequently disconnecting calls.

What issue did Liz and the narrator share?

• Both were arguing with their parents.

• Both were teachers.

• Both were dealing with phone problems.

• Both needed new laptops.

What preemptive strategy did Liz use in her argument with her mom?

• She anticipated her mom's objections.

• She changed the subject quickly.

• She provided a list of needed apps.

• She ignored her mom's questions.

How did Liz's mom initially react to her claim for a new phone?

• She asked for more details.

• She dismissed it.

• She ignored Liz.

• She immediately agreed.

Why did Liz bring up her homework in the argument about getting a new phone?

• To distract from the real issue.

• To make her mom angry.

• To prove the phone's impact on her schoolwork.

• To show it was not important.

What tactic did Liz use to strengthen her argument about her slow phone?

• Ignoring the phone's issues.

• Threatening to buy it herself.

• Citing its effect on her homework.

• Comparing it to her friend's phone.

What was Liz's final piece of evidence that her phone needed replacing?

• The phone dropped a call.

• The phone failed to send a text.

• The phone lost all saved contacts.

• The phone shut down unexpectedly.

What was the outcome of Liz's argument with her mom?

• Her mom completely refused.

• Her mom agreed to buy a new phone.

• Her mom asked to discuss later.

• Her mom agreed to think about it.

What does the narrator plan to learn more about?

• Effective communication techniques.

• Repairing old phones.

• Claims and counterclaims.

• New phone models.

What future topics will be covered in relation to the narrator's lessons?

• Advanced argumentative strategies.

• Claims, counterclaims, and reading comprehension.

• Phone maintenance.

• History of mobile technology.