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WorksheetsArgumentative Writing Refresher
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 12mins
What is a claim?
prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove.
a writer's assertion (statement) that something is true or factual.
an argument or set of reasons put forward to oppose an idea or theory developed in another argument.
a mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound argument.
What is a counterargument?
an argument or set of reasons put forward to oppose an idea or theory developed in another argument.
a mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound argument.
a writer's assertion (statement) that something is true or factual.
the quality of being believable or trustworthy.
What is evidence?
the quality of being believable or trustworthy.
prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove.
an opinion that is held in opposition to another.
the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.
True or false? An opinion is a strong piece of evidence to support a claim?
True
False
What is reasoning?
to prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove.
the quality of being believable or trustworthy.
the action of thinking about something in a logical, sensible way; connects the writer’s evidence to the claim.
an argument or set of reasons put forward to oppose an idea or theory developed in another argument.
True or false? A strong argument contains a claim, evidence to support the claim, and reasoning.
True
False
What does it mean if a source is credible?
It is reliable and trustworthy.
It is unreliable and not trustworthy.
What is a fallacy?
a quality that reveals the attitudes of the author.
a mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound argument.
the speech act of refuting by offering a contrary argument.
an opinion that is held in opposition to another.
True or false? A position is an opinion that is held in opposition to another.
True
False
What is a rebuttal?
the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.
a quality that reveals the attitudes of the author.
a mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound argument.
the speech act of refuting by offering a contrary argument.
Refute is another way of saying
disprove.
approve.
agree.
support.
True or false? An author's tone often reveals claim or argument side he/she supports.
True
False
