Understanding Warrants in Arguments

Understanding Warrants in Arguments

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

FREE Resource

The video tutorial explains the structure of an argument, focusing on the three layers: claim, evidence, and warrant. It provides examples to illustrate how these components work together, emphasizing the importance of identifying warrants to understand the underlying logic of arguments. The tutorial also discusses how to analyze and debate these elements effectively.

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20 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the three levels of a typical argument?

Claim, Evidence, Warrant

Hypothesis, Experiment, Result

Introduction, Body, Conclusion

Premise, Conclusion, Assumption

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the context of an argument, what is a 'claim'?

A statement that is irrelevant to the argument

A statement that is supported by evidence

A statement that connects evidence to the conclusion

A statement that is assumed to be true

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of 'evidence' in an argument?

To support the claim

To introduce the topic

To confuse the opponent

To conclude the argument

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a 'warrant' in an argument?

An underlying assumption

A legal document

A conclusion

A type of evidence

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the example 'John is untrustworthy', what is the claim?

John is untrustworthy

John is trustworthy

John is reliable

John forgets his homework

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What evidence is provided for the claim 'John is untrustworthy'?

John forgets to do his homework

John is a good student

John is always prepared

John is always on time

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the warrant in the example about John?

Forgetful people are trustworthy

Forgetful people are untrustworthy

Forgetful people are reliable

Forgetful people are diligent

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